Woven Songs of the Amazon
Woven Songs of the Amazon

Woven Songs of the Amazon (2007)

PG-131/1/2007Documentary0h 54m
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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

Anna Stevens

Producer

Luis Guerra

Composer