Woven Spirit of the Southwest [Hardcover]

Don McQuiston (Author), Debra McQuiston (Author), Lynne Bush (Author), Tom Till (Photographer)

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Native American weavings are fascinating to behold for the cultural significance they embody as well as their bold, geometric designs incorporating fine natural pigments. Filled with more than 100 color photographs, this book presents striking images of southwestern landscapes juxtaposed on the page with exceptional examples of woven rugs and blankets. The text melds Hopi legend with historical fact to reveal spiritual connections between ancient cliff dwellings, modern pueblos, and contemporary Navajo weavers, who continue to draw inspiration from the surrounding sky, water, and desert vista. Additional commentary glimpses the natural forces responsible for creating awe-inspiring rock formations and canyons and the evolving traditions of artisans who create pottery and jewelry as well as weavings. Alice Joyce --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 118 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (August 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811808645
• ISBN-13: 978-0811808644
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 10.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,279,703 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Woven beauty, August 21, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Woven Spirit of the Southwest (Paperback)

Filled with rich, colorful photographs and accompanied by clear text, this book is perfect as an introduction to the artistry and history of southwestern, native American weaving. The text starts with a section titled "It Begins With Water", and follows the spiritual path of weaving with visits to different artisans and styles of weaving, and ends up at the trading posts. The text is written in the very friendly tone you'd expect from a skilled and experienced tour guide, complete with background information and anecdotes, to provide a well rounded understanding of this topic...I bought the book for my children to use with their middle-school studies, but I learned so much reading the book myself that now I'm reluctant to give it back to them!