Navaho Weaving Today

The traditional regional styles long associated with Navajo blankets and rugs continue to evolve. Here contemporary weavings are shown in color, with text identifying many of today's weavers. The new styles of Burntwater, Wide Ruins, Ganado, Crystal, Chinle, Two Grey Hills, Teec Nos Pos, Western Reservation and Shiprock area designs show the continuing talent among today's Navajo weavers.

About the author

Nancy N. Schiffer is an art historian whose interest in jewelry has evolved from studies of porcelain and decorative arts. She has written other books on jewelry and various fields of popular culture. She lives in Pennsylvania.

Summary

The traditional regional styles long associated with Navajo blankets and rugs continue to evolve. Here contemporary weavings are shown in color, with text identifying many of today's weavers. The new styles of Burntwater, Wide Ruins, Ganado, Crystal, Chinle, Two Grey Hills, Teec Nos Pos, Western Reservation and Shiprock area designs show the continuing talent among today's Navajo weavers.

Product details

• Authors: Nancy N. Schiffe, Nancy Schiffer, Nancy N. Schiffer
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 06.01.1999
• EAN: 9780887403194
• ISBN: 978-0-88740-319-4
• Dimensions: 216 mm x 276 mm x 4 mm
• Subject: Guides > Hobby, home > Creative design