Rugs And Posts - The Story Of Navajo Weaving And The Role Of The Indian Trader

The classic study of the Navajo rug and the trading posts associated with each unique style. New information helps explain and display the beauty and craft of the Navajo Indians. Illustrated with 49 new color plates and many black-and-white photographs and drawings, Rugs and Posts traces the history of the Navajo rug as well as the Navajo people and their art.

About the author

H.L. James is a native of New Mexico. He began collecting rugs in 1960, recognizing their significance as works of art. Thanks to his other interest, photography, we have this important and interesting work.

Summary

The classic study of the Navajo rug and the trading posts associated with each unique style. New information helps explain and display the beauty and craft of the Navajo Indians. Illustrated with 49 new color plates and many black-and-white photographs and drawings, Rugs and Posts traces the history of the Navajo rug as well as the Navajo people and their art.

Product details

• Authors: H. L. James, H.L. James
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 05.03.2004
• EAN: 9780764322082
• ISBN: 978-0-7643-2208-2
• Dimensions: 230 mm x 306 mm x 14 mm
• Series: Schiffer Book for Collectors; Schiffer Book for Collectors
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Art > Antiques