The Making of a Navajo Blanket (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781021799227)

This book provides a detailed account of the complex process of making a Navajo blanket - from shearing the sheep to dyeing the wool with natural substances, spinning the fibers, and weaving the intricate designs. Pepper, a renowned ethnologist and expert on Southwestern Native cultures, explores the non-material cultural values and beliefs that underlie Navajo weaving practices, highlighting the role of spirituality, mythology, and community in this art form.

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