| Big Book of Indian Beadwork Designs Contributor(s): Bennett, Kay Doherty (Author) |
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ISBN: 0486402835 ISBN-13: 9780486402833 Publisher: Dover Publications OUR PRICE: $9.86 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 1998 Annotation: Easy-to-follow diagrams and simple instructions enable even beginners to create a host of striking Native American designs. Color-coded patterns for buffalo, kachinas, eagles, and more will add delightful ornamental touches to T-shirts, lend distinctive touches to handbags, headbands, and belts, and enhance cushion covers, table linens, and other household accessories. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Needlework - General - Crafts & Hobbies | Beadwork - History | Native American |
| Dewey: 745.582 |
| LCCN: 98-52998 |
| Series: Dover Needlework |
| Physical Information: 0.23" H x 8.34" W x 10.92" (0.51 lbs) 80 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Native American |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Over the centuries, Native Americans have used beadwork to ornament clothing and a wide variety of ceremonial and utilitarian articles. Now you can create colorful, interesting designs of your own with this beadwork design treasury featuring scores of Indian motifs: buffalo, kachinas, eagles, feathers, lightning bolts, and more. While many of the patterns appear in color-coded charts for beadwork, others can be used in appliqu and embroidery projects, as patterns for stained glass creations, and in numerous other crafts. Easy-to-follow diagrams enable even beginners to create a striking array of gorgeous authentic motifs that will add rich, ornamental touches to T-shirts, vests, blouses, handbags, belts and headbands, cushion covers, table linens, and many other items. An inexpensive way to create beautiful gifts for friends and family, this user-friendly design book will also introduce you to a time-honored craft practiced for centuries by the first Americans. |