- Hardcover: 200 pages
- Publisher: University of Arizona Press (September 1996)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0816516138
- ISBN-13: 978-0816516131
- Product Dimensions: 25.7 x 17.8 x 2.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 862 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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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. The Hopi basketmakers responded to the interest and patience of photographer Teiwes, the author of other books on Southwest tribes, with interviews and extensive demonstrations. Because many of the old methods and materials they use are dying out, this is a valuable document. Details of the flora used, dying methods, techniques for each kind of basket, and an appreciation of the design forms used are all included. Rounding out the book are 128 of the author's photographs, 16 color plates, and a map of the Hopi lands, as well as an excellent chapter on ancient weaving in the area. Bibby is curator of an exhibit of 62 baskets judged to be the finest of their kind in California. They date from 1822 to the present, with basketmakers identified for almost all these gems. The book is the catalog for the exhibit, scheduled for the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento and the Autry Museum in Los Angeles in the spring. Bibby considers craft items as individual works of art, and these dazzling examples, shown here in color, supersede mere utility. Each basket is described, with information on the California tribe's customary forms and a sketch or photo of and interview with the maker. A simple set of clear and useful illustrations shows the different ways of coiling and twining, and a map and historical introduction are helpful. Both books are suitable for advanced crafts as well as Native American collections.?Gay Neale, Southside Virginia Community Coll., Alberta
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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"Excellent photos, including a section in stunning color, amplify the detailed text which describes everything from a typical day in a Hopi woman's life to details of collecting materials for dyes and baskets." —Books of the Southwest "Learn about the weaving techniques that are passed from mothers to daughters as well as the ceremonies and rituals in which these highly symbolic baskets play a role." —Southwest
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent, well written reference on techniques & artists,
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This review is from: Hopi Basket Weaving (Hardcover)
This is my favorite reference on Hopi baskets and basketmakers. Helga Teiwes is well aquainted with the subject and her clear, concise writing style and beautiful photographs are a pleasure to see!
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A history not a "how to" book,
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This review is from: Hopi Basket Weaving: Artistry in Natural Fibers (Paperback)
If you are looking for a great history book on Hopi baskets, this is the book. If you are looking for a "how to" book, this is not what you are looking for. It does state the technique used for various types of baskets, however doesn't tell you "how to" do those techniques. Beautiful photos, wonderful text, but not a "how to" book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent, well written reference on techniques & artists,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Hopi Basket Weaving (Hardcover)
This is my favorite reference on Hopi baskets and basketmakers. Helga Teiwes is well aquainted with the subject and her clear, concise writing style and beautiful photographs are a pleasure to see!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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a good book that's focused on people not artifacts,
By rlnie - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Hopi Basket Weaving: Artistry in Natural Fibers (Paperback)
This book has beautiful pictures taken by the artist of Hopi basketry and the women who create it.It's a good source of information on the women of the Hopi tribe and their basketry. Before writing the book she spent a lot of time observing and interviewing these women, which makes her book more credible than if she had just researched or observed. The way she talks about the women feels personal, and her friendship and respect for them shows in the writing. I'd recommend this book to anyone interested in the Hopi tribe or basket weaving in general. I also think that anyone who wishes to learn how to weave should read this to learn more about the cultural background of the art. However, even though Teiwes does talk about technique, it's not a how-to book. |
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