Weaving of the Southwest (Paperback)

Marian Rodee

ISBN 10: 0764318543 / ISBN 13: 9780764318542

Published by Schiffer Publishing Ltd, Atglen, 2003

About this Item

Paperback. This book presents important information on Pueblo, Navajo, Rio Grande, and Northern Mexican weaving styles of the Southwestern U. S. region. Traditional and modern styles of blankets, clothing, and rugs are identified and explained in detail, with brief accounts of some of the old trading posts that sold them. Today, Navajo weaving remains an important domestic craft that is intimately linked with what it means to be a traditional Navajo woman. This new edition of the classic book includes up-to-date advances in the materials and a trend that increasingly includes men as weavers. The evolving weaving styles are explained, including a caution for identifying foreign copies. New marketing ideas are also discussed. All weavers, collectors, dealers, and historians will welcome this new edition. This gorgeously illustrated book presents important information on Pueblo, Navajo, Rio Grande, and Northern Mexican weaving styles. Traditional and modern styles of blankets, clothing, and rugs are identified and explained in detail, with brief accounts of some of the old trading posts that sold them, along with discussions of family styles among weavers today. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Weaving of the Southwest (Paperback)
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd, Atglen
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0764318543
• ISBN 13: 9780764318542
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

This book presents important information on Pueblo, Navajo, Rio Grande, and Northern Mexican weaving styles of the Southwestern U. S. region. Traditional and modern styles of blankets, clothing, and rugs are identified and explained in detail, with brief accounts of some of the old trading posts that sold them. Today, Navajo weaving remains an important domestic craft that is intimately linked with what it means to be a traditional Navajo woman. This new edition of the classic book includes up-to-date advances in the materials and a trend that increasingly includes men as weavers. The evolving weaving styles are explained, including a caution for identifying foreign copies. New marketing ideas are also discussed. All weavers, collectors, dealers, and historians will welcome this new edition.

About the Author

Marian Rodee was the Curator of Collections at the Maxwell Museum of Anthropology, University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. She has worked closely with contemporary weavers.