The Importance of Women and Weavin In the Greater Southwest
Throughout time, weaving, of both basketry and cloth, has had a tremendous impact on Southwestern cultures. Robert Graham, author and Southwest textile expert, has stated, "The most ancient historical and archaeological investigation demonstrate that textile was a highly developed art by the time writing began, and in many cultures before writing began" (Graham 23). Where written records are not available, decorations on structures and pottery show that the production of clothing encompassed a vast part of practically every Southwestern culture. Weaving has played an important role in the economy, the interaction between weavers, and the acknowledgment of community gender roles of Southwestern peoples. Ancient weaving traditions have progressed to ensure their survival, although they may not play the vital role they once did, as can be seen through the examination of ancient textiles. Textile production was a major part of the economy in the early Southwest because it was a tradable commodity and brought wealth and other goods to the communities. Through trading, the communities were able to be complete in the resources that they were lacking and they were able to communicate with other communities. In addition, weaving brought women into the economic sphere and enabled them to have relationships outside the household as traders and in weaving networks. Women played a vital role in all weaving activities and without their efforts textile production would have been an exhausting activity for the men, who had other responsibilities. By observing ancient textiles, specifically the area of clothing production, textile based economies, community gender roles, and...
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...f something that would not survive without their efforts because the clothing was not going to make itself and men had their own obligations to fulfill. As time passed, the meaning of weaving to Southwestern societies changed, as did the techniques involved. However, nothing could ever change the fact that women were absolutely essential to weaving because there are multitudinous examples scattered throughout the Greater Southwest.
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