Book Review: Andean Folk Knits: Great Designs from Peru, Chile, Argentina, Ecuador & Bolivia by Marcia Lewandowski
M&C Books - March 31 2006
Living in Bolivia for many years allowed Lewadowski to opportunity to become immersed in the daily life and rich cultural traditions of the Andean people, a tradition that includes colorful knitwear. After noticing the local women begin using imported fanny-packs in lieu of their unique hand knit purses, she began collecting and recording the bag patterns and stories from across the Andes. Born of her love for the hand knit patterns of the Andean culture, Lewadowski has brought together a thoroughly charming and whimsical knit purse collection liberally laced with photos and background information about the region. Sprinkled amongst the purses are a few mitten, scarf and hat patterns. [more]
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