Author : M. Anna Fariello
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 15,61 MB
Release : 2011-04-06
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1625842104
Discover the stories, history and meaning of Cherokee pottery and artists. The intricate designs and complex patterns of Cherokee pottery have been developed over centuries. Both timeless and time-honored, these singular works of pottery are still crafted by the proud hands of Cherokee women in Western North Carolina. Cherokee Pottery recounts the history of a tradition passed from elder to child through countless generations. Anna Fariello, associate professor at Western Carolina University, explores the method and meaning molded into each piece, along with the stories of the potters themselves.