{"product_id":"cowichan-indian-sweaters-a-pacific-northwest-tradition","title":"Cowichan Indian Sweaters: A Pacific Northwest Tradition","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW245191941 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245191941 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Plain Text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW54918233 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54918233 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Plain Text\"\u003eEnter the World of Beautiful Cowichan Sweaters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW54918233 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW245191941 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245191941 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Plain Text\"\u003eCarrying on a tradition born in the 1800s, today’s Cowichan knitters of Vancouver, British Columbia, produce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245191941 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Plain Text\"\u003e unique designs often derived from personal and tribal stories, incorporating geometric patterns and a central figure such as a whale, eagle, or bear. They are produced in the round (that is, without seams) from homespun wool that is not dyed, showing only natural colors such as white, brown, and grey, and are naturally water- and stain-resistant. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW245191941 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXW245191941 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXW245191941 BCX8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW245191941 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245191941 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Plain Text\"\u003eAs the popularity of these sweaters grew in the twentieth century, this native craft was threatened by a flood of imitations; however today they are recognized as trademarked “Genuine Cowichan.” Cowichan Indian Sweaters celebrates the goal of preserving the spirit of these wonderful sweaters by documenting their history, techniques, and designs. In this book you will find:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW245191941 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXW245191941 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXW245191941 BCX8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW245191941 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245191941 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Plain Text\"\u003e• Charts for 165 traditional designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW245191941 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXW245191941 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXW245191941 BCX8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW245191941 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245191941 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Plain Text\"\u003e• 72 black-and-white photos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW245191941 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXW245191941 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXW245191941 BCX8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW245191941 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245191941 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Plain Text\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW245191941 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Plain Text\"\u003e80 line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245191941 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Plain Text\"\u003e drawings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW245191941 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXW245191941 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXW245191941 BCX8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW245191941 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245191941 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Plain Text\"\u003e• Schematic patterns for basic pullover and cardigan styles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW245191941 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXW245191941 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXW245191941 BCX8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW245191941 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245191941 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Plain Text\"\u003e• Traditional shaping treatments for pockets, armholes, necks, collars, and sleeves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW245191941 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXW245191941 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXW245191941 BCX8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW245191941 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245191941 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Plain Text\"\u003e• Traditional joining treatments for shoulders and sleeves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW245191941 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXW245191941 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXW245191941 BCX8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW245191941 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245191941 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Plain Text\"\u003e• Spinning information. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW245191941 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXW245191941 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXW245191941 BCX8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW245191941 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245191941 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Plain Text\"\u003e• Profiles of three women involved in the preservation of the craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW245191941 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXW245191941 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXW245191941 BCX8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW245191941 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245191941 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Plain Text\"\u003eDiscover the rich history of Cowichan sweaters and deepen your appreciation for this beautiful Indigenous craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW245191941 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW245191941 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW103501062 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103501062 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Plain Text\"\u003eFormerly Published as Salish Indian Sweaters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Echo Point Books \u0026 Media","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ NEW","offer_id":44855291412653,"sku":"EP9781648372551NW","price":25.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Paperback \/ LIKE NEW","offer_id":46022643941549,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Paperback \/ VERY GOOD","offer_id":46022643974317,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Paperback \/ GOOD","offer_id":46022644007085,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Paperback \/ 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