Bringing elements of their Polynesian heritage to the American quilt, nineteenth-century Hawaiians created a distinctive and beautiful craft that is still actively practiced throughout the islands. From the early influences of missionaries and traders, to annexation by the United States and subsequent statehood, to the current concerns of today’s quiltmakers, Hawaiian Quilt Masterpieces includes an incomparable collection. This volume offers some of the finest examples of the islands’ fabric art, highlighted by works of such quiltmakers as Elizabeth Akana, Sharon Balai, and Junedale Lauwaeomakana Quinories, whose clever variations on classic designs are spiced with subtle twists of modernity. This book’s insightful and informative text shows how the designs of these extraordinary Hawaiian creations are grounded in spirituality, the indigenous flora, and the visual expression of history.
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First brought to the islands by missionaries and traders in the late 19th century, quilting in Hawaii adapted to the physical and cultural environment of the islands to become a distinctive art form. The earliest quilt in this collection of Hawaiian masterworks dates from 1874 and the most recent from 1995. Following the format of his earlier Quilts: A Living Tradition (LJ 2/1/96), Shaw includes a detailed color photograph, a historical introduction, and a critique for each of the 48 quilts. Essential for textile history collections.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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"...insightful guide to the vibrant quilts from the islands by leading authority Robert Shaw." ~Detroit News
"Robert Shaw, an expert on American folk art and crafts, provides backstory and historical placement for each quilt, along with an overarching essay on the custom as a whole." ~CoolHunting.com
“Shaw details the history of quiltmaking on the islands and presents 48 Hawaiian quilts dating from the 1880s to the late 1990s. Each quilt appears as a full-page image, accompanied by a short essay, presenting gorgeous floral patterns and appliqué work that form a distinct, ever-evolving style.” ~American Style Magazine
“This thoughtful, full-color book celebrates Hawaii’s quilt-making tradition.” ~Generations Magazine
"Robert Shaw, an expert on American folk art and crafts, provides backstory and historical placement for each quilt, along with an overarching essay on the custom as a whole." ~CoolHunting.com
“Shaw details the history of quiltmaking on the islands and presents 48 Hawaiian quilts dating from the 1880s to the late 1990s. Each quilt appears as a full-page image, accompanied by a short essay, presenting gorgeous floral patterns and appliqué work that form a distinct, ever-evolving style.” ~American Style Magazine
“This thoughtful, full-color book celebrates Hawaii’s quilt-making tradition.” ~Generations Magazine
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Robert Shaw is a gifted communicator who lectures, writes, curates, and consults on many aspects of American folk arts and crafts. His many critically acclaimed books include American Quilts: The Democratic Art, Hand Made, Hand Played: The Art and Craft of Contemporary Guitars, The Art Quilt, America's Traditional Crafts, and American Baskets. He has curated exhibitions at major museums and expositions in the United States, Europe, and Japan, including the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., the Houston Museum of Natural Science, and the Tokyo International Great Quilt Festival.; contributed to numerous books and exhibition catalogs; written articles for The Magazine Antiques, Early American Life, Sports Afield, Fiber Arts, and other periodicals; and served as a consultant to museums, private collectors, and Sotheby's auction house. His web sites are www.roberteshaw.com and www.artofthequilt.com.
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If you love Hawaiian quilting--this is a volume you shouldn't miss. This is not a "how to" manual. It is a history of classic Hawaiin quilts accompanied by color plates that left me spellbound. The designs are incredible and well worth study. I've held a fascination with the possible direct connection between early Hawaiian quilts and the Baltimore Album quilts of the the Eastern coast. This may be the only book with color plates of some of these beautiful early quilts that would offer clues to this connection. My favorite designs in this volume are Anthurium by Mary Manoi and Coconut and Pineapple by Meali'i Kalama. It is of no consequence to me that this is not an instructional manual as I do not anticipate ever being able to quilt one of these masterpieces. It is, however, a one of a kind book and I urge you to treat yourself while it remains in print. Mary Z. Cox
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I recently went to Hawaii and was fortunate enough to see some wonderful quilts. I ordered this book after I got home. There are some great examples from different collections. I've really enjoyed it!
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Hawaiian Quilt Masterpieces is a beautifully well written and photographed presentation of Hawaiian quilting. It is not a how to book but tells enough and shows enough for someone to decide whether to go further in either research or production. It is a valuable reference book for collectors and quilters alike.
This unique and beautiful category of quilting is not well publicized or documented and this book is an excellent review of the genre.
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This early and unusual quilt was made to celebrate the sixth birthday of Clive Davies, the eldest son of Theophilus H. Davies, at the time the most prominent English businessman in the islands. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
kapa moe, flag quilts, hand pieced, central design, quilt design Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Hawaiian Islands, Elizabeth Akana, United States, Honolulu Academy of Arts, King Kamehameha, Log Cabin, Lois Joslyn Smith, Sharon Balai, Helen Friend, Doris Nosaka, Pennsylvania German, Queen Emma, Daughters of Hawaii, Early Hawaiians, Honolulu Police Department, Mission Houses Museum, Princess Feather, Hae Aloha, Hawaii Ponoi, Mattie Stevens Smith, Nani Ahiahi, The Field Museum New!
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This early and unusual quilt was made to celebrate the sixth birthday of Clive Davies, the eldest son of Theophilus H. Davies, at the time the most prominent English businessman in the islands. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
kapa moe, flag quilts, hand pieced, central design, quilt design Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Hawaiian Islands, Elizabeth Akana, United States, Honolulu Academy of Arts, King Kamehameha, Log Cabin, Lois Joslyn Smith, Sharon Balai, Helen Friend, Doris Nosaka, Pennsylvania German, Queen Emma, Daughters of Hawaii, Early Hawaiians, Honolulu Police Department, Mission Houses Museum, Princess Feather, Hae Aloha, Hawaii Ponoi, Mattie Stevens Smith, Nani Ahiahi, The Field Museum New!
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- Roughing It (Signet Classics) by Mark Twain in Front Matter, and page 17
- The Unknown Craftsman: A Japanese Insight into Beauty by Bernard Leach in Front Matter
- Queen Victoria (Profiles) by Lesley Young on page 15
- Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach on page 85
- Applique with Folded Cutwork by Anita Shackelford in Back Matter
- The Hidden Half of the Family: A Sourcebook for Women's Genealogy by Christina Schaefer; Christina Kassabian Schaefer on page 100
- Hawaiian Applique by Vicky Fleming in Back Matter
- Contemporary Hawaiian Quilting by Linda Arthur on page 14
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