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.
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