The Making of a Navajo Blanket - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 102179922X ISBN 13 : 9781021799227

Editeur : Legare Street Press, 2023

Synopsis

This book provides a detailed account of the complex process of making a Navajo blanket - from shearing the sheep to dyeing the wool with natural substances, spinning the fibers, and weaving the intricate designs. Pepper, a renowned ethnologist and expert on Southwestern Native cultures, explores the non-material cultural values and beliefs that underlie Navajo weaving practices, highlighting the role of spirituality, mythology, and community in this art form.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Legare Street Press
• Date d'édition: 2023
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 102179922X
• ISBN 13: 9781021799227
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 26
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible