Indians. Crafts and Recreation

Indian women were very fond of sports, creativity, and games of chance. Handicraft products were one of the main ways to express art talents. There was no 'art for art's sake.' A woman's artistic skills were used in making pottery and cooking utensils to be used in the home. Baskets were also artistically made. Basket making was considered a woman's job. Basketmaking was a very slow, tiring process. Before a basket could be made, a woman had to gather, prepare, and store all the materials needed. Women learned at a very young age to make baskets. …