| Sioux Quill and Beadwork: Designs and Techniques Contributor(s): Lyford, Carrie a. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0486420892 ISBN-13: 9780486420899 Publisher: Dover Publications OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2012 Annotation: In-depth guide to ancient Native American crafts focuses on the techniques of the western Sioux. Explanations of techniques involved in quillwork, including dyeing and sewing, beadwork methods. More than 80 photographs and drawings depict handsome motifs on articles of clothing including vests, shirts, robes, dresses, leggings, moccasins, blankets, saddlebags, and shields. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Beadwork - History | Native American |
| Dewey: 745.582 |
| LCCN: 2002022296 |
| Series: Dover Pictorial Archives |
| Physical Information: 0.38" H x 8.04" W x 11.18" (0.80 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Native American |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Prepared and published in the 1940s by the U.S. Office of Indian Affairs, this volume offers an in-depth guide to the ancient craft of quillwork and its latter-day counterpart, beadwork. It focuses on the techniques of the western Sioux, showing how to re-create their decorative use of quills and beads, with explanations of techniques involved in quillwork, including dyeing and sewing; beadwork methods; and the development of Sioux designs. Amply illustrated with over 80 photographs and drawings, this concise study offers a valuable resource of authentic designs for readers interested in crafts and in Native American culture. |