Weaving of the Southwest

Weaving of the Southwest by Marian Rodee. Published by Schiffer Publishing, West Chester, PA, 1987. 1st Paperback Edition. Paperback. Folio (up to 15'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine. Edge wear, content excellent. 248 Pgs. ISBN 0887400914. LCCN 86-63764. This book presents important information on Pueblo, Navajo, Rio Grande and Northern Mexican weaving styles of the Southwestern US region. Traditional and modern styles of blankets, clothing and rugs are identified and explained in detail with brief accounts of some of the old trading posts that sold them. There are discussions of family styles with active weavers today. The author shares her personal insight to the origins of both old and new designs. The illustrations are drawn largely from the famous and outstanding collection of southwestern weavings at the Maxwell Museum of Anthropology at the University of New Mexico where the author has been curator for many years. She knows these weavings well and clearly explains them. Illustrated with 194 color and 385 b&w photos. Description text copyright 2010 www.BooksForComfort.net. Item ID 23062.