90 INDIANS OF THE SOUTHWEST. 
Weaving. Recently, weaving, which flourished in 
earlier centuries, has declined; at first because of the 
large output of the neighboring Navajo and later from 
the introduction of European goods. The garments 
needed in the ceremonies are still made by the Hopi and 
every bridegroom must weave or have woven a trous- 
seau for his bride. The Hopi, and probably others of 
the Pueblos, beside the diagonally woven women’s 
dresses with raised diamond patterns, made large robes. 
Those characteristic of the Hopi were decorated by 
Hopi Pottery. 
narrow horizontal stripes, chiefly of blue. The imple- 
ments and processes are those still employed by the 
Navajo and will be described in that section. By the 
Hopi spinning and weaving are looked upon as the work 
of the men and are generally done by them in the kivas. 
DECORATIVE ART. 
Decorative art is chiefly displayed in freehand paint- 
ing on the surface of pottery vessels. The geometrical 
patterns are well devised and well executed. Both 
flowers and animals are reproduced with no attempt at 
perspective, real talent or genius in drawing never being | 
