Explore the art and practice of Native American basketry, with practical how-to guidance and the cultural meanings behind the designs.
This nonfiction guide offers clear, hands-on instruction on tools, materials, and techniques used to weave baskets. It also explains how weaving reflects daily life, ceremonial use, and the symbolic language woven into patterns across tribes.
- Learn step-by-step methods for common basket styles, with material lists and construction details.
- Understand how designs convey meaning and how to interpret symbols in different tribal traditions.
- Discover the cultural context and history that shaped basketry as both craft and art.
Ideal for readers interested in craftsmanship, cultural heritage, and the history of Indigenous weaving.