The forced relocation of fifteen thousand Cherokee to Oklahoma nearly two centuries ago left them in a foreign landscape. Coping with loss and new economic challenges; the Cherokee united under a new constitution and exploited the Victorian affinity for decorative crafts. Cherokee women had always created patterned baskets for everyday use and trade; and soon their practical work became lucrative items of beauty. Adapting the tradition to the new land; the industrious weavers transformed Oklahoma�s vast natural resources into art that aided their survival. The Civil War found the Cherokee again in jeopardy; but resilient; they persevered and still thrive today. Author and Cherokee citizen Karen Coody Cooper presents the story of this beautiful legacy.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy AnonymousIt was a fascinating outlook on the other side of the art world
