Tengautuli Atkuk / The Flying Parka: The Meaning and Making of Parkas in Southwest Alaska
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A unique collaboration celebrating the importance of parkas in Yup'ik material culture
Parkas are part of a living tradition in southwest Alaska. Some are ornamented with tassels, beads, and elaborate stitching; others are simpler fur or birdskin garments. Although fewer fancy parkas are sewn today, many people still wear those made for them by their mothers and other relatives.
"Parka-making" conversations touch on every...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0295751746
ISBN13:9780295751740
Release Date:October 2023
Publisher:University of Washington Press
Length:320 Pages
Weight:1.85 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 6.9" x 9.9"
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