Wednesday, November 5, 2014

November Project: Navajo Blankets

Project Attributes:
  • Geometric Designs - stepped triangles, diamonds, stripes, zigzag lines and crosses
  • Weaving process described
  • Brief introduction to the Navajo Indian from the American Southwest region
  • Exploration of pattern within their blanket design
Vocabulary:
  • Weaving
  • Dye
  • Patterns
Resources:
  • Navajo Textile Art Cards
Art Materials:
  • Water color markers
  • Thin black sharpies
  • Water
  • Yarn
Student examples:






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