Quill And Beadwork Of The Western Sioux (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161629415)

""Quill and Beadwork of the Western Sioux"" by Carrie A. Lyford is a comprehensive guide to the art of quill and beadwork as practiced by the Western Sioux people. The book provides a detailed history of the art form, including its origins, development, and cultural significance. It also includes practical information on the materials and techniques used in quill and beadwork, as well as step-by-step instructions for creating a variety of traditional Sioux designs. The book is beautifully illustrated with full-color photographs and features examples of historic and contemporary quill and beadwork from the Sioux tribes of the Great Plains. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Western Sioux people, as well as for artists and craftspeople looking to learn more about this intricate and beautiful art form.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Carrie a. Lyford
ISBN-10: 1161629416
ISBN-13: 9781161629415
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 122
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.27lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.31d