Beadwork has been steadily gaining popularity among crafters and no area of the genre garners more interest than the intricate designs of the Apache, Comanche and Lakota peoples of the American Southwest, who use their designs to relate legends and pass down tribal lore. Here are 15 authentic projects using such traditional stitches as the flat and circular peyote stitches, the Comanche weave, free-form feathering and more. Each project is accompanied by a rich explanation of how the colours, shapes and combinations of materials interact to tell a story. Abundant colour photographs and illustrations guide the reader through this unique art form.