Textiles of the Andes. Catalogue of Amano Collection

San Francisco: HEIAN international, 1979. First American edition. Hardcover. Good- to very good condition. Elephant Folio. 248pp. Original red cloth with black lettering on spine in illustrated dustjacket with black lettering on spine housed in cardboard slipcase with illustrated label covering part of front, spine and back. Illustrated title page.

Publication on Peruvian textiles focusing on the Chancay Valley, approximately 100 kilometers South of Lima. Profusely illustrated with 236 extraordinary color photographs of Peruvian artifacts, e.g. Ponchos, altar cloths, embroideries, textile animals, tapestry and puppets, among others. Includes appendix with detail description of images and a small section with fabric designs of the Andes. Bibliography at rear. DJ with light wear along edges, small closed tears, chips and light creasin along top and bottom edges. Previous owner's name on front endpaper.