Craft Books
Arts and Crafts of the Cherokee
Order
Rodney L. Leftwich
The definitive source book on Cherokee arts and crafts. Lavish with
photographs, this book gives the historical background of each craft and
a clear guide to the materials and procedures used for making such items
as Cherokee baskets, beadwork, weapons, pottery, weaving, and feather,
stone, metal, leather, and wood crafts. 160 pgs - #741119 - $9.95
Art of Simulating Eagle Feathers
Order
Bob Guiterrez
These realistic feathers are perfect for headdresses, bustles, and
anywhere the now illegal feathers would be used. With step-by-step instructions
and detailed photographs. 32 pgs - #604591 -
$9.95
Beads & Beadwork of the American Indians Order
William Orchard
The classic reference on American Indian beadwork, beginning with primitive
beadmaking techniques, tools, and materials. Numerous photos of clothing
articles and tools. Loom, heddle, lazy stitch, side-stitch, edging, overlay,
net or gourd stitch. 41 photos (16 in color) 168 pgs - #006086 - $16.95
ON SALE! Blackfoot
Craftworker’s Book Order
Adolf & Beverly Hungry Wolf
Your own personal version of a museum display on the Blackfoot material
culture at its finest—a collection of photographs of traditional clothing,
accessories, utensils, cradle-boards, and more. History of the styles,
descriptions of techniques and materials, and daily and ritual use of
many of the articles. 80 pgs - #990809 -
$11.95 -
$10.75
Costumes of the Plains
Indian Order
Clark Wissle
An important work from 1915, by the famous anthropologist. Full-color study
of Plains Indian men’s shirts, coats and women’s dresses featuring
specimens in the American Museum of Natural History. Color photographs have
been added to supplement many of the original black and white illustrations.
64 pgs oversize - #410120 - $19.95
Craft Manual of North American Footwear Order
George M. White
Moccasins from the Navajo and Sioux to the Northwest Coast and Southeastern
Woodlands and footwear from over 15 tribes. Includes detailed pattern
layouts and instructions for making many styles – over 100 illustrations
– 71 pgs - # 003042 - $10.00
Creative Native American Beading Order
Theresa Flores Geary
A follow-up to the popular Native American Beadwork, another beautiful
collection including a Huichol Lace Sun Catcher (perfect for beginners)
to an advanced-level Waterbird Pendant, from a simple Ladder Chain Bracelet
to a Sun Rosette Medallion. In addition to the patterns and the guidance
on technique, there's fascinating background information on the myths
and legends that inspired each design. 128 pgs hrdcvr - #710771 - $24.95
Finger Weaving - Indian Braiding
Order
Alta R. Turner
Learn the ancient art of flat braiding (a method that predates the
loom), and make beautiful woven sashes, belts, collars, neckties, and
headbands. Fully diagrammed and illustrated, these directions show how
to create original, expertly woven creations. Includes historical information
on the techniques and designs. 48 pgs
- #741135 - $4.95
Flintknapping Order
Paul Hellweg
A step-by-step guide on making stone tools, arrowheads, axes, and knives.
30 photos and 22 illustrations describing the methods used by prehistoric
peoples – 112 pgs - #027058 - $5.95
How to Make Cherokee Clothing
Order
Donald Sizemore
Detailed instructions and illustrations on how to make Cherokee clothing,
head dresses, hair styles, and ornaments for both men and women. Methods
of cutting, piercing the ear, the use of body paint and tattooing, and
sources for protect materials and supplies. Author Donald Sizemore has
spent his life absorbing everything he could find relating to Cherokee
culture and history. 304
pgs - #741194 -
$23.95
How to Make Drums, Tom-Toms & Rattles Order
Bernard S. Mason
Complete directions for almost any type of drum you wish to know
about. Many can be made from
everyday materials. Ideal for scout leaders and teachers. 206 pgs - #218899
- $8.95
Indian Bead-Weaving Patterns, rev
Order
Horace R. Goodhue
Over 200 instructional illustrations and photographs of 47 bead-work
pieces. Emphasis is on the use of traditional Native American beading
techniques and chain-weaving patterns. Also included are notes on supplies,
knots, threading, and a sections on loom beading, triangle base for pendants
and bead embroidery. 80 pgs - #350318 - $9.95
Make Your Own Tipi Order
three hawks
Step-by-step instructions for constructing various tipis. Includes
list of supplies and tools, many photos, detailed drawings, supplemental
readings and canvas suppliers. #394107 - $14.95
ON SALE! Navajo
Ceremonial Baskets Order
Sacred Symbols, Sacred Space
Georgiana Kennedy Simpson
Ceremonial baskets have a seminal importance in Navajo culture. With
over 200 full color photographs of weavers and their baskets; stories
of Kicking Rock Man and other mythical figure who brought the baskets
to earth - #671184 - $19.95 - $17.95
Native American Crafts and Skills Order
David Montgomery
Complete illustrated guide to wilderness living and survival and
an excellent introduction to hundreds of Native American crafts and outdoor
skills. With reference books and supply sources. 215 pgs - #740705 - $14.95
Navajo Native Dyes Order
Nonabah Bryan
The perfect book for anyone who has ever admired the long-lasting
vibrant colors of native articles and wanted to experiment for themselves
with natural dyes. Essentially a directory of the plants which provide
the various colors, each entry gives a drawing of the plant, information
on its growing patterns, uses, and other facts, as well as the formula
for creating a natural dye from the plant. 76 pgs - #584575 - $4.00
North American Indian Arts
Order
A.H. Whiteford & O.V. Shaffer
A fascinating introduction to the arts and crafts reflected in the
material culture of Native North Americans. With full-color illustrations
that provide a key to understanding the rich diversity of Native cultures.
- #381453 - $6.95
