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100 1 _aKissell, Mary Lois
245 1 0 _aAboriginal American Weaving
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2008-02-11
508 _aProduced 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.)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIndian textile fabrics -- North America
653 _aWeaving
653 _aAnthropology
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24568
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