{"product_id":"9781554074334","title":"Native American Clothing","description":"\u003cp\u003e  \u003cb\u003eMore than five centuries of native peoples' artistry.\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Native Americans crafted beautiful clothing out of skins, pigment, quills and sinew. The collection of photographs in this outstanding reference celebrates this decorative genius. Many of the 300 photographs from more than 60 leading museums and private collections have never been published previously.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  The book describes the clothing in fascinating detail, from moccasins and tunics to sashes, bags and ceremonial and burial costumes. Theodore Brasser explains who made what and how, as well as the meanings of the different kinds of decoration, such as beadwork, embroidery, appliqué, patchwork, weaving and dyeing. There are also many examples of native pottery and other historic artifacts that depict themes used in the clothes.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNative American Clothing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e provides a thorough historical background of the many influences on this clothing, including:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eMythology\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eSocial status\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003ePolitical standing\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eWealth\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eClimate\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eGeography\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eContact with European settlers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e  The book covers the entire North American continent and is organized by tribal groups and regions:  \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoutheast\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eNorthern east coast\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eEastern Great Lakes\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eEastern sub-Arctic\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eGreat Lakes\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003ePlains\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eSouthwest\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003ePlateau\/desert\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eCalifornia\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eNorthwest coast\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eWestern sub-Arctic\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eArctic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e  Numerous maps show the ranges of the tribes and convey how trade and travel spread cultural themes.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  With authoritative text and art-quality color reproductions, \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNative American Clothing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e will be important to collectors and historians and will also appeal to general readers.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Theodore Brasser (CA)","offers":[{"title":"Firefly Books |  Hardback | Laminated cover |  2009-08-24","offer_id":46011347239167,"sku":"9781554074334","price":65.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/BNCImageAPI_fb7e016a-6857-4aed-a8e9-4d999883264e.jpg?v=1723053478","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9781554074334","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}