Poster for the movie Woven Songs of the Amazon

Woven Songs of the Amazon

2007 • 54 minutes
Documentary

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.

Picture of Anna Stevens

Anna Stevens

Herself / Narrator

Picture of Herlinda Agustín Fernandez

Herlinda Agustín Fernandez

Herself

Picture of Enrique Flores Sinuiri

Enrique Flores Sinuiri

Himself

Picture of Manuela Agustín Fernandez

Manuela Agustín Fernandez

Herself

Picture of Magdalena Flores Agustín

Magdalena Flores Agustín

Herself

Picture of Limber Agustín Fernandez

Limber Agustín Fernandez

Himself

Picture of Basilio Lopez Shuya

Basilio Lopez Shuya

Himself

Picture of Bernardo Murayari Ochavano

Bernardo Murayari Ochavano

Himself

Picture of Juan Flores Agustín

Juan Flores Agustín

Himself

Picture of David Flores Agustín

David Flores Agustín

Himself