Guatemala Rainbow [Paperback]

Gianni Vecchiato (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1989

Guatemala is one of the few places on earth where traditional textile arts from ancient cultures survive: Mayan spinners and weavers still produce the traditional motifs developed by their ancestors, but modern dyes add brilliant, luminous color to their textiles. This book presents 150 superb photographs by Gianni Vecchiato, providing a magnificent view of the textiles people, and daily life of Guatemala. It is truly a feast for the eye and spirit.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Pomegranate; First Edition edition (October 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0876544448
• ISBN-13: 978-0876544440
• Product Dimensions: 11.9 x 8.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #427,145 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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66 of 67 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning!, April 30, 2002

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Tracy Watson "watsontracye" (Tulsa, OK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Guatemala Rainbow (Paperback)

I bought this book for my family as we are adopting a child from Guatemala. This was one of the only books with pictures of the culture that I could find, and I am SO glad that I did. I can be rest assured that my son will feel pleasure and pride in his birth-country after looking at the pictures in this book. It is a beautiful, colorful, and rich culture that deserves to be displayed vividly for all to see!

52 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous in all ways, April 14, 1998

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Eileen Galen (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Guatemala Rainbow (Paperback)

This is an astonishingly beautiful books of color photographs of Guatemalan people (and their animals) amidst their traditional woven textiles. The introduction gives a respectful and knowledgable overview. Vecchiato: "Mayan weaving is a celebration of feelings shared in common by an entire ethnic group." He provides background and a brief description of the harsh political climate of Mayan Guatemala. The pictures are full of life and joy. Market scenes; babies, children, parents, old folks; processions; plus tender and intimate moments - along with the statement that "they will never reveal themselves completely to any one of us." This is a wonderful book.

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A pot of gold, June 12, 2001

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"dnakuykendall" (Dillon, SC United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Guatemala Rainbow (Paperback)

Guatemala Rainbow is just what I hoped it might be and more- the photos are stunning and full of local color. They portray the personality of the Guatemalan people. Having lived in Central America, I can say that they authentically document the typical lifestyle of those outside the capital city, free from United States' influence. This will be a real gem in my collection for Spanish classes as I introduce the students to the culture. The images will help them get a feel for being there.