 NAVAJO WEAVING Navajo Weaving Way, the Path from Fleece to Rug- by Noel Bennett and Tiana Bighorse. This single volume brings together "Working with the Wool", Designing with the Wool" and "The Weaver's Pathway", with updates,and notes on Navajo weaving techniques- from warping to finishing, culture and history. A must have for anyone who wants to weave the Navajo way. 160 pages, black and white photos. 8x10". 21.95 A Guide To Navajo Weavings- by McManis and Jeffries. A definitive guide to the art of Navajo weaving, covering traditions from the 17 th century through innovations in the craft today. Best seller. Paper. 9.95 Woven by the Grandmothers, 19 th century Navajo textiles from the National Museum of the American Indian- by E.H. Bonar. This book combines essays by weavers and scholars, showcasing one of the largest collections of Native American textiles in the world. Paper. 34.95 Navajo Rugs- How to Find, Evaluate, Buy and Care for them-by Don Dedera. A brief history of the Navajo people and their weaving tradition, from why and how the Navajo learn to weave, to descriptions of the popular designs. Includes a buyers guide. Fully illustrated. 128 pages. 6 3/4x9 " paper. 14.95 Navajo Weaving Tradition-by Kaufman. Presents the stunning artistry of esteemed Navajo weavers in over 200 color plates and historical half tones. Back in print after 2 years. Paper. 29.95 Trees in a Circle- by Hannon. The story of the weavings and trading post of Teec Nos Pos. A beautiful book. Cloth 49.95 Songs from the Loom: A Navajo Girl learns to Weave- the children's book that adults buy for themselves! The story of a Navajo girl who learns the art of weaving from her Grandmother. Beautifully photographed with pictures of the family and weaving process. 48 pages. Paper 6.95 The Goat in the Rug-by Geraldine. An amusing tale of how Glenmae, a Navajo weaver makes a rug, as told by Geraldine- the goat who provides the wool! 32 pages. 7 1/8x10". 5.99 Navajo Rugs and Blankets- A Coloring Book-by Chuck and Andrea Mobley. Learn about the history behind the making of traditional rugs as you color a rug or create your own "authentic" designs. 82 pages. 8 1/2x 11. 4.95 Navajo and Hopi Dyes- by Bill Rieske. Combines a reprint of Nonabah Bryan's book, Navajo Native Dyes with Mary-Russell Ferrell Colton's book on Hopi dyes used to color their textiles and especially their basketry. Paper 5 1/2x8" 17.95 Navajo Native Dyes- Their Preparation and Use- by Nonabah Bryan. A guide book of over 30 traditional Navajo dye recipes, with step by step directions. 75 pages. Paper 7.95 Navajo Taboos- by Ernie Bulow. An insiders view into superstitions and taboos of the Navajo culture including a chapter on weaving taboos. Foreword by Tony Hillerman. 216 pages 6x8 " paper 14.95 Indian Designs-by Villasenor. An excellent collection of designs that may be used to decorate most any type of craft. Over 325 b&w illustrations. 64 pages. 8.95. Indian Handcrafts: How to Craft Dozens of Practical Objects Using Traditional Indian Techniques-by Wilbur. Instructions for scores of ancient handcrafts nearly lost to time are presented in this easy to follow book. Paper 16.95 How Indians Use Wild Plants for Food, medicine and Crafts-by Francis Densmone. Details of the use of nearly 200 plants for food, medicines, dyes, etc. 122 pages. Paper. 6.95 Guide to Zuni Fetishes & Carvings, Volume 1: Animals and Carvers-by McManis. Explains the different types of fetishes, especially the protective and healing group. Also provides carvers family trees. More than 200 fetishes in full color. Paper. 8.95 Guide to Zuni Fetishes & Carvings, Volume 2: Materials & Carvers-by McManis. A sequel to volume 1, goes farther into materials and profiles 11 more carving families. Loaded with color photos. Paper.8.95 Spirit in the Stone: A Handbook of Southwest Indian Animal Carvings and Beliefs-by Bahti. Answers hundreds of questions about native American fetishes and carvings. This book introduces the tribes and their traditional uses of fetishes. Also stories and legends associated with the animals and other figures represented by fetish forms. Richly illustrated. Paper. 15.95 Symbols of Native America-by Owusu. A best seller! Over 1000 illustrations show the origins and meanings of 300 symbols and signs used by North American tribes. A magnificent variety of symbols used in pottery, clothing ,masks, shields, totems,and clothing. Best seller.Paper. 14.95
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