Product Description
by Roger Chambers (Introduction by), William T. Brigham (Author)
This special edition of 'Mat and Basket Weaving of the Ancient Hawaiians' was written by William T. Brigham, and first published in 1906, making it well over a century old.
The book has sections covering Mat and Basket Weaving, Simple Forms of Basketry, Substances Used, Evolution of Coconut Leaf Basket, Ancient Hawaiian Fans, and more.
'Mat and Basket Weaving of the Ancient Hawaiians' features lots of photographs of baskets and other woven items and articles from throughout history, and also covers the intricate weaves and stitches popular in the Pacific Islands styles.
This is a fantastic old book, written with real passion for the subject, and is a must-read for all those interested in the historic aspect of Pacific Basketry.
IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying
THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY.
This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally enhanced. As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed.
DISCLAIMER: Due to the age of this book, some methods, beliefs, or practices may have been deemed unsafe, undesirable, or unacceptable in the interim years. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, especially for a minor, please use due diligence and vet the text before gifting.
