| #1786955 in Books | University of Arizona Press | 1996-10-01 | Original language:English | PDF # 1 | 10.00 x1.00 x7.00l,1.27 | File type: PDF | 200 pages | ||1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.| Not a "how to" book but it is still chock full of info|By Kindle Customer|This is not for the person who wants to learn how to do Hopi style baskets. This is a book for the intermediate to advanced basketweaver who wants to STUDY Hopi basket weaving. History of the traditions and the basketweavers abound and there is a plethora of photos. You can study this book for a long time|From Library Journal|Basket weaving is an outlet for artistry and a showcase for the skills of Native Americans. These two books take different approaches to the subject, but both celebrate the talents of individuals and the difficulty of weaving in the old ways
"With the inborn wisdom that has guided them for so long through so many obstacles, Hopi men and women perpetuate their proven rituals, strongly encouraging those who attempt to neglect or disrespect their obligations to uphold them. One of these obligations is to respect the flora and fauna of our planet. The Hopi closeness to the Earth is represented in all the arts of all three mesas, whether in clay or natural fibers. What clay is to a potter's hands, nat...
You can specify the type of files you want, for your gadget.Hopi Basket Weaving: Artistry in Natural Fibers | Helga Teiwes. Just read it with an open mind because none of us really know.
