In this revealing cultural study, dozens of ancient weavers and the landscapes that they occupy in the Cusco region of the Andes are vividly portrayed through personal stories and life experiences, bringing to life the decades of endurance, skill, fortitude, and natural pride honed from the time-honored traditions of the region and its people. Some of the storytellers featured here include Pitumarca's Timoteo Ccarita, who became so interested in the old textiles he found on his own travels...

An inside look at the skills and artisans of Navajo weaving today.Navajo rugs set the gold standard for handwoven textiles in the US. Their history and value to collectors is unparalleled. But what about the people who create these treasures? You might be surprised. Spider Woman's Children is the inside story, told by two women who are both deeply embedded in their own culture, and considered among the very most skillful and artistic of Navajo weavers today...

"A beautiful book featuring intimate portrayals of a diverse group of Guatemalan artists and their works . . . [a] compelling presentation style." — Library JournalAgainst the backdrop of Guatemala, this book presents portraits of artisans working in the ancient traditions of the Maya paired with insights into the creation of the textiles and the events that have affected their work. Weaving, spinning, and basket making have sustained the Maya economically ...

Morocco: Ancient cities, adobe fortresses of centuries past, fertile plains of wheat and olives, carpets of wildflowers, endless deserts, wild mountains, and isolated rural villages. And of course, the fabled open-air markets framed with stacks of woven rugs and other handicrafts, exotic scents wafting through the aisles, the hum of Arabic, Berber, French. Within this diverse land and confluence of cultures, many rich and ancient craft traditions carry on—women spin and weave, make buttons...

Spunky, funny Coca Joe Stratmore knows the safest place to be is away from the house and in the Montana badlands with her only real family, her loyal collie, Chief.When Chief goes missing, Coca Joe embarks on a dangerous search. Her drive to find her beloved Chief attracts unexpected help from hobos and a band of Lakota Indians. They find more than anyone bargained for.Layer by layer, her search uncovers secrets about her family, while the intriguing residents of The Boardi...

The highly-anticipated sequel to I CALL MYSELF COCA JOE.Courageous, witty Coca Joe Stratmore and her loyal collie, Chief, barely escaped from the pack of teen boys preying on innocent girls. Now, she just wants to stay alive with those she loves.Everybody else wants Coca Joe. Boogieman, the leader of the teens, wants to kill her. An even more dangerous enemy is willing to start a war over her. Her adoptive family in Hell Creek wants her back, no matter the ...