Arts & Crafts

A classic work on American Indian ribbon-work and quilting, this how-to book includes an explanation of Plains style ribbonwork, templates for various ribbon-work patterns, and easy-to-follow instructions for multiple patterns for making: Baby Bonnets, Dresses, Straight Dance Suits, Shawls, Baby Quilts, Placemats, Pillows, Hand Bags, Capotes, Ribbonwork Belts, Woodlands & Prairie Quilts, Turnings and more. Contains 135 beautiful color photos of the stunning results possible.

This book, a collaborative work between the Indian Arts & Crafts Association and the Council for Indigenous Arts & Culture, will help you become an informed collector of Southwest Indian arts and crafts.

A unique team of American Indian artists and art experts explain the techniques used to identify authentic Southwest Native American arts and crafts, silver jewelry, beadwork, quillwork, pottery, rugs, baskets, fetishes and katsina dolls. You'll learn how to identify quality contemporary Indian art, where to buy it, what questions to ask, and how to identify fraudulent work.

Fingerweaving is becoming a lost art. This great 'how-to' book contains comprehensive instructions and wonderful color photos that show all there is to know about this craft. Includes traditional Indian patterns, weaving techniques and materials, beginner-to-advanced weaving projects, historical photos and more.