Woven Songs of the Amazon (2007)

  • NR
  • 01/01/2007 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 54m

Overview

The Shipibo-Konibo people of Peruvian Amazon decorate their pottery, jewelry, textiles, and body art with complex geometric patterns called kené. These patterns also have corresponding songs, called icaros, which are integral to the Shipibo way of life. This documentary explores these unique art forms, and one Shipibo family's efforts to safeguard the tradition.

Anna Stevens

Director

Cast

Anna Stevens's headshot

Anna Stevens

Herself / Narrator
Herlinda Agustín Fernandez's headshot

Herlinda Agustín Fernandez

Herself
Enrique Flores Sinuiri's headshot

Enrique Flores Sinuiri

Himself
Manuela Agustín Fernandez's headshot

Manuela Agustín Fernandez

Herself
Magdalena Flores Agustín's headshot

Magdalena Flores Agustín

Herself
Limber Agustín Fernandez's headshot

Limber Agustín Fernandez

Himself
Basilio Lopez Shuya's headshot

Basilio Lopez Shuya

Himself
Bernardo Murayari Ochavano's headshot

Bernardo Murayari Ochavano

Himself

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