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 - $12.95
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
NEW!
ON SALE! Beadwork
Techniques of the Native Americans Order
Scott Sutton
The rudiments of bead work, as well as bead work found among the western
Plains Indians, both past and present, and step-by-step color photographs
and illustrations for each project. Features dozens of full-color photos
of first-rate Indian and nonIndian-made beadwork from museums, private
collections, and today's marketplace. 96 pgs - #572113 - $19.95
- $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
ON SALE! Collecting
Authentic Southwestern
Arts & Crafts
Order
By the IACA & CIAC
A detailed volume on identifying and collecting contemporary Indian art—jewelry,
beadwork, quillwork, Pueblo pottery, rugs and weaving, baskets, fetishes,
and kachinas. Also included is an extensive bibliography for further reading
on the many areas of collecting. The books listed have been reviewed by
approved by the Indian Arts and Crafts Association. Articles contributed
by leading artists and craftspersons. This book is priceless for its many
exquisite color photographs of authentic pieces. 112
pgs - #670625 - $16.95 -
$14.40
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
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 - $5.95
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 - $12.95
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
ON
SALE! Warbonnets Order
Rod Peate
A short history of the evolution of the war bonnet and a how-to manual
for anyone interested in making one themselves. Included are detailed
drawings and photos of each step involved in construction. 17 pgs - #670943
- - $6.95 |
