Sinews of Survival
| Author | Betty Kobayashi Issenman |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Subject | Inuit clothing |
| Published | 1997 (University of British Columbia Press) |
| Publication place | Canada |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover) |
| Pages | 274 |
| ISBN | 978-0774805964 |
Sinews of Survival: The Living Legacy of Inuit Clothing is a 1997 ethnographic book about Inuit clothing by Canadian ethnologist Betty Kobayashi Issenman. The book draws from existing research as well as Issenman's own travels and research with Inuit seamstresses. Sinews of Survival is illustrated with maps, clothing patterns, and color photographs of numerous clothing items.