02392cam a22003253u 4500 24568 UtSlPG 20260610133549.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E011 GN NK Kissell, Mary Lois Aboriginal American Weaving Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-02-11 Produced by Irma Spehar and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Aboriginal American Weaving" by Mary Lois Kissell is an informative study on the traditional weaving techniques of Indigenous peoples in North America, presented as a paper at the National Association of Cotton Manufacturers' meeting in the early 20th century. The book provides insights into the simple yet ingenious methods employed by native cultures, contrasting them with modern textile manufacturing. It likely covers a range of topics focusing on the materials used for weaving and the cultural significance of the crafted items. In the text, Kissell explores various weaving techniques, particularly those of tribes in regions like British Columbia and the southwestern United States. She details methods such as the use of cedar bark mats and intricate Chilkat blankets, highlighting the natural materials and unique techniques involved in their creation. Through detailed descriptions and illustrations, the book discusses the communal processes of weaving among Indigenous communities, the socio-cultural symbolism found in designs, and the environmental adaptations that influenced these ancient practices. Overall, it offers a rich examination of the artistry and cultural heritage present in Indigenous weaving traditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Indian textile fabrics -- North America Weaving Anthropology https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24568 65569 65569