Abstract
dc:description.abstract<p>This thesis examines Hawaiian quilt art from its earliest Polynesian <em>kappa moe</em> (barkcloth) to modern contemporary quilts. Hawaiian Fiber Arts, patchwork quilts, traditional appliqued quilts, flag quilts, contemporary quilts, and contemporary/sashiko quilts are presented. The time period studied in this thesis spans approximately 200 years. Data have been collected from archives, historical texts, quilt texts, museum visits, museum articles, and personal interviews. This thesis traces the changes and continuity of Hawaiian quilt art from its earliest inception by addressing historical, spiritual, and cultural changes. Change in technology and textiles continue to provide contemporary quilters with innovative materials for their art. Traditional Hawaiian quilt art continues to be a viable part of Hawaiian history, heritage, and traditions.</p>
Degree
thesis:*- Name thesis:degree_name
- Master of Arts
- Level thesis:degree_level
- Master's Thesis
- Discipline thesis:degree_discipline
- Humanities
- Year
- 2010
Author and committee
dc:creator, dc:contributor.*- Author dc:creator
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- Jarvis, Marie Y.
- Contributors dc:contributor
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- Leslie Ross, PhD
- Heidi Chretien, PhD
Subjects
dc:subject × 2Identifiers
dc:identifier.*- Repository record dc:identifier
- https://scholar.dominican.edu/humanities-print-theses/278
- OAI identifier oai:identifier
- oai:scholar.dominican.edu:humanities-print-theses-1277