Folkcrafts

What did America's first inhabitants use for cooking and eating? What did the stranded characters of television's Gilligan's Island use to prepare and eat food? Taking her cue from these questions, author Angela Mohr demonstrates how to create authentic...

A Kitchen Staple, Made By YouThe humble broom lives in every home but is the workhorse of the house. There's no reason why it shouldn't be beautiful as well. Join Cynthia Main, founder of Sunhouse Craft, as she walks you through how to make incredible,...

Ganseys are hardwearing sweaters traditionally knitted for fishermen in and around the British Isles. Today, the styling and history of ganseys is as popular as ever and this collection of stitch patterns and projects brings the history of ganseys to a...

As natural materials such as wood, leather, rattan and cork continue to be used in the home, handmade woven objects, from bread baskets and trays to stools and screens, are fast becoming the must-have accessories of the contemporary interior. Master...

Learn to make stunning crafts with these beautiful sea gems! Sea glass is the beautiful result of broken glass being naturally polished and smoothed by the ocean's currents for extended periods of time. These beautiful jewels become weathered and...

The Woodland Craft Handbook is an inspirational yet practical guide to traditional crafts, woodland coppice products and forest permaculture. Step into the shoes of woodsman Ben Law as he explores this diverse collection of crafts made from materials...

"Radical and inspiring ... Yanagi's vision puts the connection between heart and hand before the transient and commercial" - Edmund de WaalThe daily lives of ordinary people are replete with objects, common things used in commonplace settings. These...

Brimming with over 300 botanical motifs, this wonderful resource will provide inspiration and instructions for embroidery artists and flower ladies everywhere. This collection features designs including flowers, ferns, succulents, leaves, bees and garden...

Accompany woodsman Ben Law as he celebrates the amazing diversity of craft products made from materials sourced directly from the woods. Including brooms, rakes, pegs, spoons, chairs, baskets, fencing, yurts and even a caravan, the items are hewn from...

Discover everything you need to know to create beautiful ceramics and unleash your pottery potential!Want to start exploring your creativity with clay and find harmony working with your hands? Or are you looking to expand your range of skills as...

Whittling is more than just a way of busying idle hands - it is a pastime for those who love the texture of wood and a way of life for those who feel a special connection between people and trees.This beautiful and practical guide to the art of whittling...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780385073530Author Foxfire Fund, Inc.Format PaperbackPage Count 384Imprint Anchor BooksPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 499gDimensions(mm) 233mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781931426251Author Diana Blake GrayFormat PaperbackPage Count 200Imprint Rafter-Four DesignsPublisher Rafter-Four DesignsWeight(grams) 272gDimensions(mm)...

Embrace the Japanese concept of ma (negative space) with these delicate lace stitches.280 Japanese Lace Stitches is a fun and informative resource for experienced knitters. This book is filled with a wonderful variety of beautiful, openwork stitch...

Colourful, functional and fun - these striking crocheted Wayuu bags have the best combination of features! Using the technique of tapestry crochet, there are ten stunning bags to make, all in excitingly bold colourways and designs, with the...

Featuring folklore, symbology and practical rituals alongside ancient crafts and modern techniques this beautifully illustrated book contains over 50 creative ways to use the gifts of the natural world to make charms, talismans, amulets, altars and much...

In this practical book, learn how to make beautiful, folk mobiles - also known as 'pajaki' - to decorate your home or event space in show-stopping style. Suspended from the ceiling comes a colourful cascade of...

Popular author Corinne Lapierre creates a charming range of 20 exquisite folk embroidered felt birds, including a swan, a hen, a goose, a partridge, an owl, a dove, a peacock and a flamingo. Beautifully made in lovely, soft colours, the birds are filled...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781473327917Author C J MaynardFormat PaperbackPage Count 134Imprint Read Country BooksPublisher Read Country BooksWeight(grams) 177gDimensions(mm) 216mm *...

An introduction to weaving without large looms, with 15 weaving projects and a guide to making your own tools. In Simple Weave, the world of weaving opens beyond gigantic looms and inaccessible patterns. Kerstin Neumuller demonstrates how you can weave...

Fanny Zedenius gives this addictive craft a refreshing twist as she takes you through all the essentials, from everything you need to know to get started through to inspiration on how best to display your makes.The 21 projects in Macrame include...

Perfect the gift of giving. The only modern, practical guide to the ancient art of Japanese gift wrapping. Discover how to use Furoshiki - beautiful, reusable wrapping cloth, to make gift-giving extra special and joyful, and kinder to the planet too.In...

From knotting a simple spiral bracelet to creating a boho wall hanging-macrame has never been easier or more stylish.In this book, Japanese macrame and handicraft guru Harumi Kageyama presents illustrated step-by-step lessons that introduce you to 28...

Adorn your life with crochet stars!These easy and fun to crochet stars can be used for so many things! Start with the basic star that can be stitched onto clothing as a decorative patch or worn as a pin. Create adorable stuffed "star babies" with hugging...

Wrap anything from a wine bottle to a yoga mat with this practical Japanese fabric-wrapping book.Long before today's eco-friendly philosophy of "reduce, reuse, recycle" entered America's collective consciousness, furoshiki-the Japanese method of wrapping...

Forget everything you thought you knew about dried flowers! If the thought of dried flower arrangements is conjuring up images of stuffy decor that hasn't seen the light of day in decades - think again. Preserved floral arrangements are cool again,...

Fat, striped, sweet, or grumpy, this book offers 380 embroidery stitch patterns for cat lovers. Each of the 15 themed pattern sets offers a variety of designs that range from simple to complex and includes photos of the finished patterns, a stitch guide,...

Create cute and realistic felted animals with this fun and easy-to-follow needle felting book.Nothing feels better than a cute, fuzzy animal you can hold in the palm of your hand. Adorable Felted Animals shows you how you can create more than 30...

From elegant to funky, popular designer Keiko Okamoto presents a wide selection of crochet stitches in this valuable reference.Amazing Japanese Crochet Stitches includes versatile stitch patterns that can be used in just about any piece. Whether you want...

This book offers a whistle-stop guide to the history of spinning and weaving. The story begins in prehistory when people first wove yarns to create clothing and blankets. The book explores the ways in which spinning and weaving has continued to be...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781528771313Author C J MaynardFormat HardbackPage Count 134Imprint Read BooksPublisher Read BooksWeight(grams) 318gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm * 11mm

Tunisian crochet is a great way of producing stunning creative textiles and in this gorgeous book Emma Guess will show you how. Offering the perfect challenge for seasoned and new crocheters alike, Emma takes you from the absolute basics of Tunisian...

Celebrate the splendor of wood with these wood-crafting projects. From simple woven panels to making a functional yurt, Woodland Craft features an array of easy-to-follow projects that include crafts for the farm, garden, wood fuel, building and domestic...

Sea Glass Crafts includes twenty step-by-step projects for you to create beautiful works with your collection of sea glass. Accompanying each project are beautiful full-color photographs which visually aid readers in the instructions as well as display...

Crafted is a celebration of craft in the 21st century - a definitive visual guide to all things handmade.Featuring over 73 of the most popular and well-established crafts, Sally Coulthard explores their history, materials and techniques as she offers a...

An inspiring, aspirational and practical guide to building fires both indoors and out. 'A cracking book' Sainsbury's Magazine 'Follow these tips and your inner caveman will be proud' Sunday Times 'A brilliantly informative guide with stylish...

Discover how to make incredible woven yarn mandalas in a mindful, meditative way. This is a practical book of instructions for woven mandalas, starting with very simple four sided mandalas through to more complex designs, with an emphasis on how they can...

The exquisite Japanese hikaru dorodango, or shiny mud ball, is created by rolling earth by hand into a perfect sphere and polishing it until it gleams. Not only are the results truly impressive, but this calm and meditative practice, once a playground...

With knowledge passed down from centuries ago, the presence of traditional crafts such as spoon carving, leather working, and knife making is becoming more and more pronounced in contemporary culture and on platforms such as social media and ecommerce...

From selecting yarns and learning basic crochet stitches to assembling your doll or animal and adding whimsical details, The Complete Guide to Crochet Dolls and Animals makes any amigurumi project possible!Hundreds of photos demonstrate the best crochet...