Chimayo /
by Trujillo-Oviedo, Patricia
Series: Images of America Published by : Arcadia Publishing (Charleston, SC) Physical details: 127 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm. ISBN:9780738585437; 0738585432.| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Notes | Date due | Barcode |
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| sw 900 - 999 | Book Cart | 978.952 Tru (Browse shelf) | Available | Memorial | 101868 |
Stewards of the land --
Faith and devotion --
Following traditions --
Weaving and weavers --
Chimayó chile --
Families and elders --
Into the next century.
The name "Chimayo" is derived from the Tewa Indian term "Tsi Mayoh" and was given to a sacred place of the Pueblo Indians located in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains between Santa Fe and Taos. Man of the Spanish colonists who settled in chimayo after peaceful reentry to New Mexico in 1692 were descendants of those who left Castile and Extremadura. Nurtured by their faith and strengthened by the tradidtions and skills they brought from Span, settlers converted a harsh environment into a fertiles, green valley that provided them a livelihood for several generations.In 1810, Don Gernardo Abeyta, a prominent citizen of Chimayo, discovered a crucifix buried near a sacred well of healing earth, where he built a church. This is the site of present-day Santuario de Chimayo, also known as the "Lourdes of America." Over the centuries, the descendants of Chimayo colonists developed a unique weaving tradition that is also known throughout the world. Present-day Chimaoy offers a unique glimpse into a culture that has endured for centures. This book present life there with a series of seldom-seen images gleaned from sources including New Mexico archives and several individual collections.
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