David Dean

David Dean, of Native American descent, teaches techniques he himself learned from older relatives and women from a number of different tribes. In addition to a large variety of techniques, this book includes a complete history of Native American beadwork, explaining how and why beadwork is produced, and its importance in today's beadworking world.

Concise directions, color images of both historical and contemporary pieces, and sections on beadwork research, tools, and materials make this a comprehensive book.