Indian Basket Weaving Navajo School of Indian Basketry
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Indian Basket Weaving Navajo School of Indian Basketry
Indian Basket WeavingNavajo School of Indian BasketryWith 114 Illustrations Greykittie is a Name Trusted by over Four Thousand Satisfied Customers!! Page Count: 104Dimensions: 6 1/8 x 9 ¼ The methods of Indian basket weaving explained in this excellent manual are the very ones employed by native practitioners of the craft. Members of the Navajo School of Basketry have set down their secrets in clear and simple language, enabling even the beginner to create work that an rival theirs in grace, design, and usefulness. Beginning with basic techniques, choice of materials, preparation of the reed, splicing, the introduction of color, principles and methods of design, shaping the basket and finishing, the thext teen describes a great variety of baskets and weaves from many cultures, such as Lazy Sqauaw, Mariposa, Toas, Samoan, Klikitat and Shilo, each accompanied by epecific instructions. There are suggestions for the weaving of shells, beads, feathers, fan palms, date palms and even pine needles, and recipes for the preparation of dyes. Examples of each type of basket are illustrated by photographs, often taken from more than one angle so that the bottom can be seen as well as the top and sides. Close-up photography of the various types of stitching, especially at the crucial stage of beginning the basket, is an invaluable aid to the weaver. In addition, the authors have provided line drawings which are exceptionally cllear magnifications of the various weave patterns. Anyone who follows the lessons contained in this book will have a knowledge of fasketry unattainable in any other way. They are so lucid and complete that the amateur as well as the experiened weaver will be able to manufacture baskets distinguishable from authentic native articles only in that they were not woven by Indians.. For those who merely seek a broader knowledge of American Indian arts, the book provides a comprehensive introduction to the subject of basketry. 114 illustrations. A Dover edition designed for years of use! Paper is opaque, with minimal show-through; it will not discolor or become brittle with age. Pages are bound in signatures, in the metho traditionally used for the best books, and will not drop out. Books open flat for easy reference. The binding will not crack or split. This is a permanent book. Brand New Paperback, in excellent condition. ISBN 0486226166 All of my Listings are Guaranteed! Method of Payment: PAYPAL Only, Please! SHIPPING FIRST CLASS $3.00 Thank You for Shopping with the greykittie! | ||||||||||||
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