Author: Harold L. James
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Schiffer Publishing is pleased to bring out this entirely new edition of H.L. James' classic study of the Navajo rug and the trading posts associated with each unique style. New information and an entirely different design help explain and display the beauty and craft of the Navajo Indians. Illustrated with 49 color plates, many black-and-white photographs and drawings, and up-to-date price information, Post and Rugs traces the history of the Navajo rug and the impact the trading posts have had on its regionalization. There is also much background material on the Navajo people and their art. Here are design drawings showing elements characteristic of different weaving centers, superb color photographs of rugs typical of these centers, and detailed maps to the areas. Exquisite line drawings accompany the text showing all the steps in rug weaving, from the sheep to the finished rug. Also there is helpful advice on buying Navajo rugs and caring for them.
H.L. James' Rugs & Posts
Author: Harold L. James
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Schiffer Publishing is pleased to bring out this entirely new edition of H.L. James' classic study of the Navajo rug and the trading posts associated with each unique style. New information and an entirely different design help explain and display the beauty and craft of the Navajo Indians. Illustrated with 49 color plates, many black-and-white photographs and drawings, and up-to-date price information, Post and Rugs traces the history of the Navajo rug and the impact the trading posts have had on its regionalization. There is also much background material on the Navajo people and their art. Here are design drawings showing elements characteristic of different weaving centers, superb color photographs of rugs typical of these centers, and detailed maps to the areas. Exquisite line drawings accompany the text showing all the steps in rug weaving, from the sheep to the finished rug. Also there is helpful advice on buying Navajo rugs and caring for them.
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Schiffer Publishing is pleased to bring out this entirely new edition of H.L. James' classic study of the Navajo rug and the trading posts associated with each unique style. New information and an entirely different design help explain and display the beauty and craft of the Navajo Indians. Illustrated with 49 color plates, many black-and-white photographs and drawings, and up-to-date price information, Post and Rugs traces the history of the Navajo rug and the impact the trading posts have had on its regionalization. There is also much background material on the Navajo people and their art. Here are design drawings showing elements characteristic of different weaving centers, superb color photographs of rugs typical of these centers, and detailed maps to the areas. Exquisite line drawings accompany the text showing all the steps in rug weaving, from the sheep to the finished rug. Also there is helpful advice on buying Navajo rugs and caring for them.
One Hundred Years of Navajo Rugs
Author: Marian E. Rodee
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780826315762
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
A guide to identifying and dating rugs by means of weaving materials, providing historical background on the great Navajo weavers and traders.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780826315762
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
A guide to identifying and dating rugs by means of weaving materials, providing historical background on the great Navajo weavers and traders.
A Guide to Navajo Rugs
Author: Susan Lamb
Publisher: Western National Parks Association
ISBN: 9781877856266
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Describes and depicts the seventeen most common Navajo rug styles, and includes quotes by some of the finest weavers crafting rugs today. Photos of rugs from Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site by George H. H. Huey.
Publisher: Western National Parks Association
ISBN: 9781877856266
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Describes and depicts the seventeen most common Navajo rug styles, and includes quotes by some of the finest weavers crafting rugs today. Photos of rugs from Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site by George H. H. Huey.
Posts and Rugs
Author: Harold L. James
Publisher: Southwest Parks & Monuments Association
ISBN:
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Looks at the history of Navajo rugs, describes how the rugs are made, and discusses the influence of trading posts.
Publisher: Southwest Parks & Monuments Association
ISBN:
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Looks at the history of Navajo rugs, describes how the rugs are made, and discusses the influence of trading posts.
Posts and Rugs. The Story of Navajo Rugs and Their Homes
Of Wool and Loom
Author: Trinley Chodrak
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
This is a study of the Tibetan rug-making tradition. The first part deals with the description and explanation of craft and culture, while the second part is a catalogue of the finest examples of each type of weaving and carpet style.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
This is a study of the Tibetan rug-making tradition. The first part deals with the description and explanation of craft and culture, while the second part is a catalogue of the finest examples of each type of weaving and carpet style.
Posts and Rugs
The master weavers : celebrating one hundred years of Navajo textile artists from the Toadlena/Two Grey Hills weaving region
Author: Mark [VNV] Winter
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780982509463
Category : Artist families
Languages : en
Pages : 598
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780982509463
Category : Artist families
Languages : en
Pages : 598
Book Description
Weaving for Beginners
Author: Peggy Osterkamp
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780976885542
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Illustrated guide for step-by-step beginning and advanced weaving. 424 pages; over 600 illustrations; indexed
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780976885542
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Illustrated guide for step-by-step beginning and advanced weaving. 424 pages; over 600 illustrations; indexed
Rugs and Posts
Author: H. L. James
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780764322082
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
Schiffer Publishing is pleased to bring out this entirely new edition of H.L. James' classic study of the Navajo rug and the trading posts associated with each unique style. New information and an entirely different design help explain and display the beauty and craft of the Navajo Indians. Illustrated with 106 color images, many black-and-white photographs and drawings, and up-to-date price information, Post and Rugs traces the history of the Navajo rug and the impact the trading posts have had on its regionalization. There is also much background material on the Navajo people and their art. Here are design drawings showing elements characteristic of different weaving centers, superb color photographs of rugs typical of these centers, and detailed maps to the areas. Exquisite line drawings accompany the text showing all the steps in rug weaving, from the sheep to the finished rug. Also there is helpful advice on buying Navajo rugs and caring for them.
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780764322082
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
Schiffer Publishing is pleased to bring out this entirely new edition of H.L. James' classic study of the Navajo rug and the trading posts associated with each unique style. New information and an entirely different design help explain and display the beauty and craft of the Navajo Indians. Illustrated with 106 color images, many black-and-white photographs and drawings, and up-to-date price information, Post and Rugs traces the history of the Navajo rug and the impact the trading posts have had on its regionalization. There is also much background material on the Navajo people and their art. Here are design drawings showing elements characteristic of different weaving centers, superb color photographs of rugs typical of these centers, and detailed maps to the areas. Exquisite line drawings accompany the text showing all the steps in rug weaving, from the sheep to the finished rug. Also there is helpful advice on buying Navajo rugs and caring for them.