Description: Lavishly illustrated in color and black-and-white, this scarce out-of-print book provides an in-depth pictorial survey of the WEAVING ARTS OF THE NORTH AMERICAN INDIAN. By Frederick J. Dockstader, Icon Editions 1978/1993. 176 illustrations including 64 in color support a comprehensive survey of all aspects of the textile artistry of the native peoples of North America. Covering from prehistoric times to the present, the book's major focus is on the 19th and 20th centuries. This book reviews: The Fibers of Native American Weaving; The Warp Technique; The Social Weft; The Economic Brocade; The Web of the Fabric; The Contemporary Scene; and Conservation and Preservation. Pictured are rugs, blankets, dancing blankets, shawls, vests, belts, sashes, medicine pouches, and more. This wonderfully illustrated text is an indispensable reference book for the serious collector, dealer, or historian of Native American Indian textiles. 8.5" x 11" softback in very good condition. 224 pages.FREE media mail shipping and handling for deliveries within the 50 United States. Rates vary for international mailings.
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Location: Phillipsburg, Kansas
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Tribal Affiliation: North American Indian
Artisan: Reference book
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Culture: Native American: US
