This reprint of Orchard s 1917 book on porcupine quill decoration is fully illustrated and features a color center section with examples of the art form. The plates and diagrams show every facet of quillwork from plaiting through wrapping. The step-by-step instructions are easy to follow for the craftsperson and the pictures and text make this a treasure for anyone interested in the craftwork of Native Americans. Porcupine quill decoration is a craft that is unique to the Indians of North America; a craft that can be found nowhere else in the world. Prior to about 1840 it was the principle means of decoration among most of this continent's Nations and as such one would suppose that there would be innumerable studies, books and articles about the subject. One of the reasons for this edition of Orchard's work (which was originally written in 1917) is that such is not the case. Some eighty years after the first publication, this work remains the best single source on traditional porcupine quill work and Orchard remains the acknowledged expert in the field. 
 The book is fully illustrated and features a color center section of examples of the art form. The plates and diagrams show every facet of quillwork from plaiting through wrapping. The step-by-step instructions are easy to follow for the craftsperson and the pictures and text make this a treasure for anyone interested in the craftwork of Native Americans. 
 As was done in the 1971 reprint of the first edition, no attempt has been made to revise the original text, figures or plates. However, four of the plates were destroyed and have been replaced by photographs of quilled articles taken from the editor's personal collection. The map was created for the reprint by Mr. Douglas Waugh and has not been changed. 
 This book is an enduring classic and the Eagle's View edition is currently in its seventh printing.

Technique of Porcupine-Quill Decoration Among the North American Indians

Arts & Photography

Orchard, William C.

History & Criticism

Eagles View Pub Co

This informative and easy to read book was written by noted author and editor Monte Smith and contains complete instructions on every facet of doing beadwork.  Included is information on selecting and buying beads; materials used (and how to use them); an examination of Indian beadwork designs, their development, significance and uses, with special  emphasis on tribal differences; step-by-step instructions on how to make your own beadwork loom, doing loom work and the variations of loom work; appliqu stitches including the lazy stitch, "crow" stitch, running stitch, spot stitch and return stitch; bead wrapping and peyote stitch; how to make rosettes; making beaded necklaces; and, a special section on beadwork edging.  The book features examples and photos of beadwork from 1835 to the present time from twenty-three tribes. Photos include beaded articles from the Apache, Arapaho, Assiniboine, Bannock, Blackfoot, Cheyenne, Chippewa-Cree, Commanche, Cree, Crow, Flathead, Gros Ventre, Huron, Kiowa, Mohawk, Navajo, Ojibiwa, Omaha, Otto, Piaute, Pottawatomi, Sac & Fox, Shoshone, Sioux, Umatilla, Ute, Winnebago and Yakima tribes.  There is also a section of notes, a selected bibliography and an index.  A time tested best seller.  Anyone interested in the craft work of the North American Indian will profit from owning this book.  200 illustrations; 167 photographs; 4 pages in full color.

The Technique of North American Indian Beadwork

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Smith, Monte

Crafts & Hobbies

This informative and easy to read book was written by noted author and editor Monte Smith and contains complete instructions on every facet of doing beadwork. Included is information on selecting and buying beads; materials used (and how to use them); an examination of Indian beadwork designs, their development, significance and uses, with special emphasis on tribal differences; step-by-step instructions on how to make your own beadwork loom, doing loom work and the variations of loom work; appliqu stitches including the lazy stitch, "crow" stitch, running stitch, spot stitch and return stitch; bead wrapping and peyote stitch; how to make rosettes; making beaded necklaces; and, a special section on beadwork edging. 
The book features examples and photos of beadwork from 1835 to the present time from twenty-three tribes. Photos include beaded articles from the Apache, Arapaho, Assiniboine, Bannock, Blackfoot, Cheyenne, Chippewa-Cree, Commanche, Cree, Crow, Flathead, Gros Ventre, Huron, Kiowa, Mohawk, Navajo, Ojibiwa, Omaha, Otto, Piaute, Pottawatomi, Sac &amp; Fox, Shoshone, Sioux, Umatilla, Ute, Winnebago and Yakima tribes. There is also a section of notes, a selected bibliography and an index. 
A time tested best seller. Anyone interested in the craft work of the North American Indian will profit from owning this book. 
200 illustrations; 167 photographs; 4 pages in full color.

The book that started it all is back in print and better than ever! This is the original beaded earring book and still the best and most comprehensive instruction on the subject. It has been re-formatted with improved, computerized, beading graphs that are easier to follow and easier to read text. Written by master craftsperson Deon DeLange, this book explains and fully illustrates how to make earrings and necklaces from seed beads, bugle beads, silver heishi and traditional Native American materials. Deon has perfected this art and her expertise and experience make this an easy-to-follow book. Each step is fully illustrated and the text is "reader tested" and enthusiastically endorsed. With over thirty-eight plates, examples, charts and illustrations, in both color and black &amp; white, the reader is taken step-by-step through the making of Deon's Designs Originale Earrings (made from seed and bugle beads); Loop Style Quill Earrings; Loop Style Double Earrings; Tin Cone, Quill and Seed Bead Earrings; Headpin Earrings; Heishi Earrings; and, Peyote Stitch Earrings. The creation of complimentary necklaces is also explained and illustrated. This book is truly the best of its kind and a must if you enjoy creating beautiful crafts.

Techniques of Beading Earrings

Deon Delange

Quill and Beadwork of the American Indian: A Sourcebook of Beading and Needlework Patterns

A comprehensive study of the beadwork of the Crow Indian Nation from 1805 to contemporary times. Between 1907 and 1916 Dr. Robert H. Lowie made repeated visits to the Crow Agency Reservation to study their traditional customs and, as a result, published the first paper on Crow Indian beadwork. Based on this research, in 1918 William Wildschut began to collect specimens for the Heye Foundation. 
His work went far beyond merely collecting specimens. He asked questions from his Crow associates and in 1927 produced a manuscript for the Heye in which he concluded that "true Crow beadwork was not borrowed from the neighboring Western Sioux, nor from any other Tribe. It possessed a distinctive character of its own." 
In 1957, Dr. John C. Ewers, a truly enjoyable expert, made further inquiries and this book was produced providing an illustrated description and history of Crow Indian Beadwork from the time of its first mention by the fur trader, Francois Larouque, in 1805. Included are sections on Men's Dress Clothing (Shirts, Leggings, Feather Bonnets, Vests, Gauntlets, and Feather Fans); Women's Dress Clothing (Dresses, Leggings and Belts); Robes and Blankets; Moccasins; Riding Gear (Saddles, Head Ornaments, Horse Collars, Cruppers and Saddle Blankets); Containers (Saddle Bags, Quivers, Gun Cases, Sword and Lance Cases, Cradles, Belt Pouches, Ration Ticket Pouches, Mirror Pouches, and Pipe and Tobacco Pouches); Characteristics of Crow Indian Beadwork (Beadwork Techniques, Beadwork Designs, and Bead Colors); Symbolism in Crow Beadwork; History of Crow Beadwork and a bibliography. 
18 illustrations; 48 B&amp;W photographs; 3 pages in full color.

Crow Indian Beadwork: A Descriptive and Historical Study (Contributions from the Museum of the American Indian, Heye Foundation, V. 16.)

Wildschut, William

Ewers, John Canfield

The Reprint You Have Been Waiting For! The Eagle's View edition of this classic 1929 reference book has been reformatted for easier reading but the text, plates and illustrations remain as in the 1975 edition (and essentially as presented by the author). This book and Orchard's book on porcupine quill decoration, form the foundation for almost every text on Indian arts and crafts that has been written since their publication and they remain superior to most. 
 Not only is this book an in-depth study of bead technology, but it considers in greater detail than any similar work the history, use and distribution of North (and South) American beadwork art from prehistoric to relatively modern times. The author pays needed attention to the variety of materials used and the design motifs of finished beadwork, as well as the role of early Europeans, whose colorful trade beads (shown in beautiful color plates) had such a tremendous impact on Indian economics and material culture. Included are discussions, photographs and illustrations of shell, pearl, bone, stone, metal, and trade beads. Wampum is described in great detail and odd forms and materials, which include seed, basketry, wooden, gum, earthenware, dried otter's liver, and native manufacture of glass beads are also described. There is also a very interesting section on drilling holes in beads. 
 All of the basic techniques of beadwork are explored and illustrated. These include woven beadwork (square weave, bias weave, and net-like weave), sewing techniques and edgings, bead inlays and beaded baskets. There are 16 color plates, 26 black and white plates and 136 figures which include drawings and photographs. The color plates include chevron beads, polychrome trade beads, and outstanding examples of native beadwork from Alaska to Ecuador. Don't miss out on this reprint of a classic Native American reference book that will be invaluable to anyone with an interest in beads, American Indian culture or creating their own beadwork.

Beads & Beadwork of the American Indian

Politics & Social Sciences

William C. Orchard

Social Sciences

Beads and Beadwork of the American Indians

This volume contains all of the basic techniques and step-by-step instructions for making Deon's Designs Originale Earrings, with new and different designs; it stands alone and builds upon the concepts introduced in Deon's first book, "Techniques of Beading Earrings". 
The book introduces some more complicated designs and then, with more step-by-step instructions that are fully illustrated, builds upon those basics to construct Cylinder Style Earrings, Open Design Earrings; Multi-Dangle Motif; Bugle Bead Earrings without seed beads; Rosette Phase Earrings; two styles of Tipi Earrings; Double Beaded technique; and the Indian Design set. In addition, designs are given for the complete alphabet and the book is full of instructions that are easy to follow and all have been "consumer tested." 
There are illustrations, graphs and pictures to insure that even the novice beadworker will be able to create beautiful earrings and matching necklace sets. A Winner! 
42 illustrations; 27 B&amp;W photographs; 4 pages in full color; 44 beaded earring patterns.

More Techniques of Beading Earrings

Delange, Deon

Previously owned Paperback is in excellent condition.

Traditional Indian Crafts

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Technique of Porcupine-Quill Decoration Among the North American Indians

The Technique of North American Indian Beadwork

The Technique of North American Indian Beadwork

Techniques of Beading Earrings

Quill and Beadwork of the American Indian: A Sourcebook of Beading and Needlework Patterns

Crow Indian Beadwork: A Descriptive and Historical Study (Contributions from the Museum of the American Indian, Heye Foundation, V. 16.)

Beads & Beadwork of the American Indian

Beads and Beadwork of the American Indians

More Techniques of Beading Earrings

Traditional Indian Crafts