book chapter

Present trends in weaving on the western Navajo Reservation

Plateau • 23 • Published In 1950 • Pages: 1-6

By: Bartlett, Katherine.

Abstract
This informative survey of weaving trends in the western part of the Navajo reservation circa 1950 serves to bring the history of Navajo weaving up to that date. It covers the then present practices in types of wool, dyes, designs, weaves, and evaluates the degree of artistic achievement.
Subjects
Wool production
Woven and other interworked fabrics
Paint and dye manufacture
Decorative art
culture
Navajo
HRAF PubDate
2004
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
book chapter
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Kachen S. Coley ; 1952-1953
Field Date
1950
Coverage Date
1900-1950
Coverage Place
Arizona and Utah, United States
Notes
Katherine Bartlett
This document consists of excerpts
LCCN
32008235
LCSH
Navajo Indians