Aboriginal American Weaving by Mary Lois Kissell
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"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.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Kissell, Mary Lois |
|---|---|
| Title | Aboriginal American Weaving |
| Credits |
Produced by Irma Spehar and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| LoC Class | GN: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Anthropology |
| LoC Class | NK: Fine Arts: Decorative and Applied Arts, Decoration and Ornament |
| Subject | Indian textile fabrics -- North America |
| Subject | Weaving |
| Subject | Anthropology |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 24568 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-24568-3 |
| Release Date | Feb 11, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 623 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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