Navaho Weaving
Santa Ana, CA: Fine Arts Press, 1934. First edition, first printing. Hardcover. Near fine. Item #21761 .
8vo, [ii], xviii-[xx], 261 pp.; 127 plates, 7 colored including the large folding frontispiece with coloring by Tom Lea. Map endpapers. Maps and illustrations in text. Light wear to the edges and inner hinges else a near fine copy.
Part I describes the types of looms and their mechanics, the weaves, dyes, and types and uses of Navajo textiles. Part II describes the history of weaving in the Navaho culture.
Howes A-225.
Price: $400.00
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