Indian Handcrafts explains how each object evolved, how it was used, and what tools and materials you need to re-create it.

A unique compendium of Indian crafts, this informative source-book maps the handicrafts of the subcontinent and captures the traditions that have enriched the day-to-day lives, and incomes, of Indian craftspeople.

A discussion of each medium, ranging from wood to basketry complemented by an outline of the regional styles, history and the social and symbolic significance of many of the artefacts.

A guide to identifying the traditional craft objects and designs of the Indian tribes of the American Southwest, covering jewelry, pottery, basketry, weaving, and carving; with background information on the tribes and their cultural traditions, and advice on visiting tribes on their own lands.