Woven Songs of the Amazon

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.

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Cast

Anna Stevens

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Herlinda Agustín Fernandez

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Enrique Flores Sinuiri

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Manuela Agustín Fernandez

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Magdalena Flores Agustín

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Limber Agustín Fernandez

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Basilio Lopez Shuya

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Bernardo Murayari Ochavano

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Juan Flores Agustín

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David Flores Agustín

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