Chihuly's Pendletons And Their Influence on His Work

Trade blankets, which were originally manufactured by woolen mills for trade with Native Americans, are known for their brilliant colors, bold geometric designs, and intricate weaving. Chihuly's Pendletons is a testimony to Dale Chihuly's longtime love of their beauty and variety. This large and generous book showcases trade blankets from Chihuly's own collection, accompanied by historical photographs of Native Americans wearing the blankets--to remind readers of their human uses and context. Included in this volume are the artist's distinguished Blanket Cylinders, created by an innovative "pickup" technique in which thin threads of glass are fused to make drawings on the surface of each piece. Chihuly's Pendletons provides a rare opportunity to view the striking inspiration behind an artist's very original creations.Chihuly, Dale is the author of 'Chihuly's Pendletons And Their Influence on His Work' with ISBN 9781576840153 and ISBN 1576840158.