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Indian Blankets and Their Makers George Wharton James This Dover Edition is an unabridged republication of the 1920 Edition originally published by McClurg & Co. of Chicago in 1914. from rear cover" In this book the author of Indian Basketry continues his discussion of Navaho weaving traditions with an examination of their blanket manufacture. This book, with a wealth of first-hand material on native traditions and more commercial ventures, is one of the best for learning the range of patterns and techniques that went into creating the finest pieces of their kind made anywhere in the world. With a concentration on the Navahos, and occasional discussion of the blankets of other Southwestern tribes, James examines in detail the history and production of Indian blankets: the introduction of the loom and wool, the early history. the bayeta blanket made from yarn unraveled from blankets made in England, old style native wool blankets, the song of blessing the blanket, deteriorations and improvements brought about by traders, dyeing with native and aniline dyes, the significance and symbolism of color, the origin and symbolism of design, a Navaho weaver at work, the designs on modern Navaho blankets. Pueblo and Navaho squaw dresses, belts. garters and hair bands, the outline blanket, the Kachina or Yei blankets and the classification of modern blankets. Pueblo Indian weavers, Mexican Chimayo Blankets and much more. An appendix discusses the Navaho Indian, his religious life and his land. 254 Illustrations including 32 in color, show the finest blankets of all types of blanket weaving." http://stores.ebay.com/2crazy4books2Read full review
Interesting read from a historical point of view.
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