Publisher's Synopsis
Pueblo Indian Embroidery is a comprehensive guide to the traditional embroidery techniques of the Pueblo Indians of the American Southwest. Written by H.P. Mera, a renowned scholar and collector of Native American art, the book provides a detailed overview of the history, symbolism, and cultural significance of Pueblo embroidery. The book begins with a brief introduction to the Pueblo people and their artistic traditions, followed by a detailed discussion of the materials and techniques used in Pueblo embroidery. Mera describes the various types of stitches and patterns used by Pueblo embroiderers, and provides step-by-step instructions for creating a variety of traditional designs.Throughout the book, Mera emphasizes the importance of understanding the cultural context of Pueblo embroidery. He explains the symbolic meaning behind many of the motifs used in Pueblo designs, and discusses the role of embroidery in Pueblo society and religious practices.Pueblo Indian Embroidery also includes a wealth of historical and cultural information, including photographs of historic Pueblo embroidery pieces and detailed descriptions of the different styles and techniques used by different Pueblo communities. Overall, Pueblo Indian Embroidery is an essential resource for anyone interested in Native American art and embroidery, as well as for scholars and collectors of Pueblo art and culture.Volume Four Of The Memoirs Of The Laboratory Of Anthropology, Santa Fe, New Mexico.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
