When: Saturday, September 20, 2014. 10:30 am
Where: 2320 S Street, NW, Washington, DC
In this illustrated talk, GW Anthropology Professor Emerita Catherine Allen discusses her research on weaving and storytelling in highland Peru. Weavers in the Andean highlands create fabric of great beauty and technical virtuosity, continuing a rich textile tradition spanning over five millennia. The centrality of the fiber arts in Andean culture affects other expressive media, including the spoken word.
Free; no reservations required. Seating is limited, so please arrive early.
For more information:
http://museum.gwu.edu/threading-tale-language-and-cloth-andean-cultures
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