Driven by artfulness and tradition, native quilters have long used color and design to create spectacular and innovative quilts. Through the voices of quilters, writers, and folklorists, TO HONOR AND COMFORT explores the images and meanings of Winnebago ribbon quilts, Plains Indian star motifs, Hawaiian appliqued quilts, seal party quilts of the Nelson Island Eskimos, and many more. 80 color plates. 150 documentary photos. Size D. 186 pp.