Guide to Indian Quillworking

This comprehensive manual is dedicated to preserving and teaching the traditional art of quillwork, once widely practiced by Great Lakes and Plains Indigenous tribes. The book offers detailed, step-by-step instructions accompanied by how-to sketches, guiding readers through the entire process—from plucking and preparing porcupine quills to mastering various quillworking techniques and finishing methods. Hensler’s own exquisite quillwork is showcased throughout, illustrating the diverse modern applications of this delicate art form. This guide serves as both an educational resource and an inspiration for those interested in learning and continuing the rich tradition of Indigenous quillworking. Color photographs from the Denver Museum of Art collection depict the fragility and richness of many antique items. Beautiful examples of the author's own quillwork display the many modern applications of the art.
ASIN: 0888392141
VSKU: BVV.0888392141.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:Hensler, Christy Ann
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.