Beading in the Native American Tradition

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 150 pages
• Published by: Interweave Press August 2002
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 1931499039
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-1931499033
• Book Dimensions: 10 x 9.1 x 0.4 inches
• Weighs: 1.4 pounds

From Library Journal
Beadwork decoration, which spread throughout the Native American tribes of North America as a result of contact with European traders, is now considered a traditional craft. Dean, a bead worker and teacher of Choctaw descent, describes the materials and techniques of Native American beadwork as practiced over the past 230 years. The book contains projects demonstrating the use of various stitches, information on collecting traditional beadwork, and photographs of finished pieces from the collection of Charles Eagle Plume. A good working manual, this volume brings together much information on a popular topic and will be welcome in all crafts or folk art collections.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Reader Reviews
If you love American Indian beadwork, here's a good book for you. There are chapters on the history of beadwork in America, researching native American beadwork and collecting it. Other chapters cover lane-stitch beadwork, loom beadwork, applique beadwork, gourd stitch and Comanche brick stitch, uncommon beadwork techniques, beaded edgings and finishing techniques, and patterns. He actually shows how to make different looms (tension loom, box loom, and heddle loom). I can't vouch for the patterns and ease of following the directions, as my interest was in the historic beadwork. Simply beautiful! There's a chapter on tools, materials and buying beads. The color photos show projects and also antique beaded pieces from museums and collections. Comment | | (Report this)