Textile Fiestas of Mexico

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Winner: 2017 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards, Silver, Travel. This book, geared to independent-minded travelers, presents the most safe and accessible regional markets and artisan events in Mexico, with an emphasis on finding the finest quality traditional textiles and shopping ethically. Where and when to go, how to get around, what to look for at each location, how to judge qualityit’s all here, with abundant photographs and common-sense advice.[AuthorName]Sheri Brautigam[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Sheri Brautigam has worked as a textile designer in San Francisco, as an English Language Fellow for the US Embassy in Mexico, and as a serious collector and purveyor of fine indigenous textiles from Mexico and other parts of Latin America. She sells collector-quality textiles through her online shop, Living Textiles of Mexico, and writes a blog, www.livingtextilesofmexico/wordpress.com[/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]200 Color Photos, 1 Map, Four-color Interior[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle]A Travelers Guide to Celebrations, Markets, and Smart Shopping[/SubTitle][ColorPattern]200 Color Photos, 1 Map, Four-color Interior[/ColorPattern]