Following her successful Native American Beadwork, Theresa Flores Geary offers up another beautiful collection of traditional beaded projects, all using contemporary tools and materials. The techniques range from simple stringing and Apache Weave to Circular Peyote Stitch. The 19 highlighted jewelry and accessory projects include a Huichol Lace Sun Catcher and a Ladder Chain Bracelet (perfect for beginners), along with advanced-level projects like the Waterbird Pendant and Sun Rosette Medallion. In addition to the patterns and guidance on technique, there’s fascinating background information on the myths and legends that inspired each design.  

Morocco: Ancient cities, adobe fortresses of centuries past, fertile plains of wheat and olives, carpets of wildflowers, endless deserts, wild mountains, and isolated rural villages. And of course, the fabled open-air markets framed with stacks of woven rugs and other handicrafts, exotic scents wafting through the aisles, the hum of Arabic, Berber, French. Within this diverse land and confluence of cultures, many rich and ancient craft traditions carry on—women spin and weave, make buttons, embroider designs passed down through generations, and sew stunning native costumes. Women Artisans of Morocco tells the stories of twenty-five women who practice these textile traditions with an inspiring energy, pride, and fortitude. For the first time, we have a book that focuses on the artisans of Morocco themselves, those who produce these beautiful textiles that contribute substantially to their family's income while maintaining households and raising children. You will step into the lives of these Moroccan women artisans and gain an appreciation for their artistic skills and ingenuity but also for their strong roles in this supposedly male-dominated society, their fierce independence a... [Read More]

From the author and illustrator of the bestselling Not Quite Narwhal comes a sweet and funny story about remembering where you belong, no matter how far you roam, or what you’re wearing when you get there.Harriet loves costumes. She wears them to the dentist, to the supermarket, and most importantly, to her super-special dress-up birthday party. Her dads have decorated everything for the party and Harriet has her most favorite costume all picked out for the big day. There’s just one thing missing—party hats! But when Harriet dons her special penguin errand-running costume and sets out to find the perfect ones, she finds something else instead—real penguins! Harriet gets carried away with the flock. She may look like a penguin, but she’s not so sure she belongs in the arctic. Can Harriet manage her way back to her dads (and the party hats!) in time for her special day?

A treasury of ethnic dress, this book ranges from the Amish of Pennsylvania to the Zulu of South Africa. Alphabetical entries cover more than 150 countries and regions, each represented by six or more illustrations. The survey covers not only all countries in which native dress is still worn but also those in which traditional garb appears only on festive occasions.Six hundred drawings by the author include images of men, women, and children and show details of characteristic decorative motifs and accessories. Captions on facing pages describe the costumes and their associated traditions. A valuable resource for designers, teachers, students, and researchers, this volume will fascinate everyone with an interest in the customs, designs, fabrics, and colors of international dress.

Timeless Textiles follows the Pueblo weaving tradition through a tumultuous century in which many changes took place in Pueblo life, after which weaving fell into sharp decline. The hundred years between 1840 and 1940 represent a classic period in Pueblo textile production, yet the magnificent textiles produced during this time are little known outside of the Pueblo world.

"I can think of no recent book about traditional crafts which has delighted me more than Joel Monture's Complete Guide to Traditional Native American Beadwork. All too often, books of this nature are either as boring as a repair manual, or obscure and inaccurate. Monture's triumph is that his book is not only the best and most complete book about virtually every aspect of Native American beadwork tools, materials, styles and methods, it is also clear, interesting reading. Written from the point of view of a Native master craftsman who is also a gifted teacher, and accompanied by striking full-color photos, it can serve as either a beginning point or a lifelong reference tool. I am confident that Monture's book will bring him wide praise, not only from beadworkers, but also from any person who delights in knowing more about the meaning and the history of an indigenous artform which is finally attracting the sort of critical attention and informed appreciation it deserves." --Joseph Bruchac, author of Keepers of the Earth * Includes all the basic stitches and designs * Contains a special section on natural tanning methods * Extensive glossary * Full-color photos of authentic Native A... [Read More]

This book is full of beautiful photos from many bead artists and will surely inspire you. Information on each artist is stated along with some history on indian beadwork.

This is a how-to book giving instructions on how to make updated versions of traditional Native American clothing styles. The clothing styles of tribal groups from around North America are discussed. Text includes a history of the clothing styles and detailed instructions, with drawings and photographs of how to produce a garments for contemporary wear.

Finders Keepers―A Rare Cache of Quilts from the 1900s is based on a collection of quilts found in an abandoned farmhouse in Davis County, Iowa. This historical find is rare gem. Famed quilter Edie McGinnis has worked to re-create the early quilts, using reproduction fabric to reflect the time period in which they were made. She has also included updated versions of each that will appeal to today's modern quilters.

Written And Illustrated By David Allen Sibley, America'S Most Widely Respected Bird Illustrator And Ornithologist, These Folding Guides Offer Instant Access To Just What Birders Need To Know. All 18 North American Species Of Owls Are Covered, Including Multiple Illustrations, Descriptive Captions, Size, Detailed Range Maps, And Seasonal Presence. Includes Illustrated Information On Owl Behavior Including Breeding, Hunting, Roosting, And

Purrlie the Cat can wear this black hooded bat costume with velvety wings and printed glowinthedark eyes. This is the outfit only, the stuffed cat is not