Occidentals : Native rug and blanket weavings of the Americas

Type

Book

Authors

Claude O. Lanciano ( Lanciano, Claude O. )

ISBN 10

0960355855

ISBN 13

9780960355853

Tags

Weaving, Indigenous textile fabrics, Textile fabrics, Textile crafts, Textile design, Indigenous weavers, Indigenous textile fabrics -- History, Indigenous craft, North America, Central America, South America

Biblio Notes

Contents:
1 Introduction --
2 Prehistory of the American Weavers --
3 Early History to the Conquest --
4 Weaving Materials and Tools --
5 Weaving Tasks and Techniques --
6 Post-Conquest Impacts on Indian Weavings --
7 Instincts, Derivations & Dilemmas --
8 Mesoamerica; Central America & Mexico S. Of Chihuahua --
9 South America --
10 North America Above the Valley of Mexico --
11 Indian Designs --
12 Symbols & Interpretations --
13 Affinities and Degressions --
14 Glossary --
Bibliography.

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