Pueblo Indian Textiles

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

KENT, KATE PECK

Crafts & Hobbies

School of American Research Press

Pueblo Indian Textiles: A Living Tradition

Arts & Photography

Fashion

Univ of Washington Pr

Prehistoric Textiles of the Southwest

Univ of New Mexico Pr

Publisher

<p>Dust jacket notes: "For some three hundred years, Navajo Indian weavers have borrowed techniques, materials, and design styles from their neighbors in the American Southwest. Yet they never merely copied, they creatively chose and modified traits to suit their own needs and tastes. They have been practical, too, always keeping an eye fixed on the marketplace and the changing preferences of the consumer. This book traces the history of Navajo weaving from about 1950, when loom processes were learned from the Pueblo Indians, to the present day of regional styles and commercial markets. It describes changes in yarns, dyes, designs, and types of textiles resulting from trade with Spanish-Americans, Mexicans, and finally Anglo-Americans. In a highly original conclusion, the author describes the cultural traits that allowed the Navajos to accept stylistic change to readily, and she searches for the elements native to Navajo aesthetic values. This is a fascinating account for anyone who has admired the beauty and technical skill that have given Navajo weaving its tremendous popularity."</p>

Navajo Weaving: Three Centuries of Change (Studies in American Indian Art)

History & Criticism

<p>Lavishly illustrated and meticulously researched, this book is the classic introductory text on this appealing Native American art form.</p>

Navajo Weaving

School for Advanced Research/Sar pr

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