Exploring the Braids of the Andes
by Yoshie Aoyagi
This inspiring book explores the traditional braids of the Andes through the research and fieldwork of Yoshie Aoyagi. Beginning with an invitation to Peru in 2004, the author returned more than eight times to study Andean braiding traditions, documenting both historical and living techniques.
The book features braids from museum collections in Peru alongside techniques that continue to be practiced today. It also includes examples of the author's research, restoration work, and observations, providing a unique perspective on this remarkable braiding tradition.
Although written in Japanese, the book remains accessible to non-Japanese readers using modern translation tools such as Google Translate.
Language: Japanese • Softcover • Full color • 59 pages • Published in Japan