Weavers in Ahuiran

Synopsis

Weaving is the main source of income for the Purhépecha women in Ahuiran, Michoacán, Mexico. While their husbands often work as migrants outside the village, the women have to look after their families. The film shows the women at work, the children helping them, and Margarita speaks about their various economic problems. Filmed in 1989.

Language

English

Country

Germany

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 55 min.

Year of production

1991

Availability

Sale; 1995 sale: DM179 (+p&p)

Subjects

Anthropology; Crafts

Keywords

Mexico; weaving

Credits

Director

Beate Engelbrecht; U Keyser

Distributor

Name

Institut für den Wissenschaftlichen Film

Email

iwf-goe@iwf.de

Web

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Phone

00 49 551 5024 9

Fax

00 49 551 5024 400

Address

POB 2351
D-37013 Göttingen
Germany