WOMEN WHO WEAVE TOGETHER MEMORIES AND RESISTANCE

Arpilleras are works of art handcrafted by women who work together to embroider illustrations on colourful pieces of cloth. This technique was widely used to resist and denounce the military dictatorship in Chile. It spread throughout Latin America as a form of expression, especially in situations o...

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Published in:Sur : international journal on human rights 2020-08, Vol.17 (30), p.151-154
Main Author: Grisales, Maryuri Mora
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Activities of daily living
Armed forces
Artists
Cities
Demonstrations & protests
Dictators
Dictatorship
Everyday life
Feminism
Memories
Oppression
Resistance
Textiles
Violations
Weaving
Women
Workshops
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Summary:Arpilleras are works of art handcrafted by women who work together to embroider illustrations on colourful pieces of cloth. This technique was widely used to resist and denounce the military dictatorship in Chile. It spread throughout Latin America as a form of expression, especially in situations of oppression where public demonstrations were prohibited or repressed. These tapestries come in various shapes and sizes and different materials are used to represent people and elements of daily life. In 1964, this artistic expression of resistance became known worldwide thanks to the work of Chilean artist Violeta Parra and her exhibition at the Louvre in France. Other Chilean artists have brought arpillera workshops to other countries to contribute to various local struggles. Arpilleras have thus become a symbol of not only resistance, but also emotional memories; they involve the art of telling stories and weaving bonds of solidarity in social and political contexts fraught with serious rights violations.
ISSN:1806-6445
1983-3342