Si'ira
, by Mirja Wark
The intricate belt weaving of the Wayouu Indians from the Guajira, the northern border area of Venezuela and Colubia.
This book tells the story of a special belt, woven by one of the most accomplished hand weaving indigenous peoples of the worl. The women of the Wayuu from the dry and windy Guajira penninsula weave the adorned loincloth belt or siira for their men and sons on the simplest of upright looms applying a score of intricate textile techniques. They manipulate their warps and wefts steadily, with immense patience and sublime skill to produce their bold and balanced designs.
