CONTENTS 



Introductory !) 



Scope of tlio work i> 



Defiuiliou of the art 10 



Materials and processes 10 



Sources of iiiformatiou 11 



Products of the art 13 



Wattle work 13 



Basketry 15 



Types of basketry 15 



Baskets 15 



Sieves and strainers 17 



Cradles 18 



Shields 18 



Matting 18 



Pliable fabrics 21 



Development of spinning and weaving 21 



Cloths 22 



Nets 26 



Feather-work 27 



Embroidery _ 28 



Fossil fabrics 28 



Modes of preservation 28 



Fabrics from caves and shelters 29 



Charreil remains of faljrics from mounds 35 



Fabrics preserved by contact with copper 36 



Fabrics impressed on jiottery 37 



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