First published in 1969, this expanded third edition is an excellent reference for both collectors and craftspeople. Detailed instructions for measuring, pattern making, fitting, and construction guide the crafts worker in producing a wide variety of authentic Native American footwear that's tailored to each individual's foot.

Readers are provided with a fascinating overview of the history of indigenous footwear in North America and an in-depth Introduction to rawhide, leather, and buckskin by G. D. Wood. Patterns for 28 moccasin types covering over 30 tribes throughout North America are featured along with new instructions for making Plains hard-sole, Northern Plains soft-sole, and Cherokee/Southeastern-style moccasins.

Also included is a brief history of the tribes, additional resources, and website references. Forty-one full-color photographs accompany the patterns, along with 22 historic period photos of camps, hides being tanned, individual chiefs, and more.

Here is one of the most thorough books on beadwork techniques available for lovers of Native American bead work. You'll find clear instructions that are accompanied by large, highly detailed step-by-step photos and illustrations for both basic and more advanced techniques. Even if you've done beadwork before, you'll no doubt learn ways to improve your craft. Four distinct styles are covered: loom, two needle applique, lazy stitch, and the gourd(peyote) stitch. Also featured are dozens of full-color photos of both Indian and non-Indian made bead work from museums, collections and today's marketplace. The author includes advice about the quality and kinds of supplies and tools needed, and also provides detailed instructions on how to make and bead buckskin moccasins. This book is definitely a contribution to the craft of bead working.

The craft of fingerweaving is becoming a lost art. This great how-to book contains comprehensive instructions and wonderful color photos that show all there is to know about fingerweaving. Traditional Indian patterns, weaving techniques and materials, beginner to advanced weaving projects, historical photos, and more.

For the true connoisseur or the amateur collector of Native American crafts, this book offers excellent coverage of Plains Indian knife sheaths, worn by men and women for both ceremonial and everyday use. The book is filled with full color photographs of knife sheaths, as well as historic photos of Native peoples. The detailed instructions are fully illustrated and easy to follow. Many of the sheaths featured in the pictures were made by the author.

The Plains Indian warbonnet has become a symbol that the general public tends to associate with all Native Americans, regardless of their particular tribe or culture. The Plains Warbonnet addresses this misconception and covers the evolution of the warbonnet, the meanings of the feathers and how they were acquired, materials and decorations, who had the right to make and wear bonnets, and the several significant stylistic variations.

Full-page photos and color illustrations take the reader step-by-step

through making a regular bonnet, single- and double-trailer

variations, and the remarkable Straight Up bonnet of the Northern

Plains and plateau regions. Because it combines historical

background with how-to information, this book is now the most

comprehensive work available on this important Native American

symbol.

Historic photos of Plains Indians wearing warbonnets and ceremonial attire are also included, along with a photo gallery of pieces by today's best craftsmen.

This book was first published in 1915 by the American Museum of Natural History as part of a series of anthropological papers reflecting the results of various research endeavors conducted by the museum's Department of Anthropology. Costumes is a comparative study which addresses the forms and distribution of Plains Indian men's shirts, coats, and women's dresses. This reprinting endeavors to reintroduce this piece of basic research back into the contemporary literature for the benefit of researchers, crafters, and hobbyists. The original small black and white photographs of specimens have been replaced with large, full color images and actual color photos of the specimens themselves.

The Modern Fancy Dancer and The Northern Traditional Dancer are valuable additions to the short list of books on powwow dances. Each book begins with a discussion of the origin of the respective dance and traces the history of the dances as they evolved into the styles of today. The sections on costume construction are concise and easy to follow. They include step-by-step instructions on the techniques and materials used to create the basic costumes and accessories for each dance. The text is complimented by back and white photographs of early dancers and beautiful color photographs of modern dancers in their full regalia.

Book Publishing Company, through its imprint Native Voices, works with a diverse group of Native American authors and illustrators from tribes across the Americas. The Blackfoot, Cherokee, Mohawk, Suquamish, Yaqui, and other tribes are represented here in a variety of books for adults and children. Subjects include tribal legends, history, life experiences, Native American resources, where-to-buy guides, and activity books for children.

We feel privileged to be working with these indigenous authors to make their voices heard and to help keep their cultures alive.

This book is a unique resource for both beginning bead workers looking for guidance and the experienced craftsperson looking for inspiration. A gallery of over fifty designs with detailed, full-color photographs accompany step-by-step instructions. Patterns, graphs, recommended materials, and supply lists are provided along with blank graphs for those who want to create their own designs.

This manual teaches techniques on playing the flute for both the absolute beginner as well as the seasoned player. Along with the CD that accompanies this manual, readers will be able to learn the basic skills needed to play their flute.

The author describes the history of modern Native American Flute and includes the traditional legend of how it became an integral part of the courting ritual

Also covered is maintenance of your flute, numerous graphs and illustrations of scales to practice, how to choose the best flute for you, song writing tips, practice songs and blank composition sheets. The instructional CD features samples of Jeff Ball's bestselling recordings. Beautiful color photos of both flute players and flutes accompany the text.

Scott Sutton's latest craft book expands on the knowledge and skills presented in his first book, Beadwork Techniques of the Native Americans. This volume presents eight new beadwork projects in which Scott includes personal, little-known tips that he has developed from his extensive experience.

Each lesson has easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions that are accompanied by full-color photographs and detailed illustrations. Projects include medallions, belt buckles, barrettes, loom-beaded belts, scalp feathers, flat fans, moccasins, and small dance bags. Each section contains information on selecting the necessary materials, tools, and supplies.

Both novice and experienced crafters are guaranteed many hours of pleasure creating these beautiful Native American objects. Beadworkers can use their new skills to create other items or their own designs.