Posts by Mary Walker
The Business of Navajo Weaving in a Down Economy
Several people have asked me how Navajo weavers are doing in this economic downturn. That’s not an easy question to answer because Navajo weaving is sold in several ways, each affected differently by economic conditions. Most Navajo weaving is sold as Native American craft work. Although this market has slowed, it has drawn strength from…
Read MoreMeet the Weavers: Nellie Glasses
Nellie Glasses made the long trip from her home near Rough Rock, Arizona to the recent Pueblo Grande Rug auction in Phoenix. Nellie’s work often includes hand carded and handspun yarns and is very traditional. She occasionally does sandpainting and tufted rugs. She sometimes uses native plant materials such as Navajo tea and wild carrot…
Read MoreWeaving Worlds Schedule Updates
Bennie Klain, the director of Weaving Worlds, wrote to say that the PBS broadcast schedule can be found at http://www.itvs.org/shows/ataglance.php?showID=7762. if you click on the broadcast link, you’ll be able to see when the documentary will be shown in your area. DVD’s for home use can be ordered at:http://www.visionmaker.org/weavingworlds_h.html. DVD’s licensed for educational use can…
Read MoreSecond Gathering of Weavers Marketplace Scheduled for 2009
Lynn Bullock at the Heard Museum let me know this morning that the Heard Museum has scheduled a second Gathering of Weavers Marketplace for November 7, 2009. Mary Walker
Read MoreGathering of Weavers Picture Gallery: A Guest Post
Phoenix, AZ I was out of town during the Gathering of Weavers on November 1 and Roberta Sauerwein graciously offered to write an article and take pictures of the event. I’ve heard heard that the event resulted in several sales for the weavers. I’ll be sure to let you know if it will be repeated…
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