Description
Sanikiluaq, a small Inuit community in the Belcher Islands region of the Far North, has a long history of artistic output. But as the demand for stone carvings grew, grass basket sewing--once a traditional skill for Inuit women--faded from the community consciousness. That was until a group of women, including educator and artist Margaret Lawrence, came together to renew the lost art of basket sewing.
In Our Hands Remember: Recovering Sanikiluaq Basket Sewing, Lawrence guides readers through creating their own grass baskets in the unique style of the Sanikiluaq region with step-by-step instructions and photographs. From tips on preparing the grass and forming even coils to the different types of embellishments, this book is accessible to all skill levels.
Author: Margaret Lawrence
Publisher: Inhabit Media
Published: 07/04/2018
Pages: 120
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 8.30h x 8.90w x 0.20d
ISBN13: 9781772271645
ISBN10: 1772271640
BISAC Categories:
- Crafts & Hobbies | Baskets
- Social Science | Regional Studies
- Social Science | Ethnic Studies | American | Native American Studies
About the Author
Margaret Lawrence is an artist and educator who lives in Sanikiluaq, Nunavut.