Weaving & Spinning

A book is for weavers who are eager to explore new fields but who need stimulation and direction, Weaver's Study Course provides much stimulation through examples and directions for six main uses of weaving: clothing, accessories, interiors (Unpholstery,...

"Lace Weaves" are best described as loom controlled warp and weft floats on a Plain Weave ground fabric. The term "Colour and Weave Effects" refers to a careful arrangement of light and dark coloured threads in the warp and weft that weave into beautiful...

Ancient Textiles Modern, Science II follows the success of the first proceedings, published in 2013, that catalogued the Forum's formative years. This proceedings highlights the range of subjects and approaches, from improved forms of notation for...

Mountain Homespun will be of special interest to those studying southern Appalachian handicrafts, the 1890s handicraft revival, and northern Protestant missionary work in turn-of-the-century Appalachia. - North Carolina Historical Review ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780816514670Author Nancy J. BlombergFormat PaperbackPage Count 257Imprint University of Arizona PressPublisher University of Arizona PressWeight(grams) 1297g

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Textile imagery is pervasive in classical literature. An awareness of the craft and technology of weaving and spinning, of the production and consumption of clothing items, and of the social and religious significance of garments is key to the...

Basic steps needed to weave luxurious fabrics on a foot-treadle handloom. Tips and variations for exploring creative weaving ideas. Step-by-step color photos show the process. Projects for scarves, throws, table sets, runners and blankets.About the...

'I have only one problem with this fascinating book - it had to end! I felt so well acquainted with the weavers and the authors and the techniques that it seemed like the story should go on forever. Loving, honest, illuminating documentation is how I...

Narrow bands of woven tape were important to Americans in the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, before the days of elastic and zippers. This book documents the fascinating American history of handwoven tape and offers patterns and instructions...

Triaxial weaving is based on three axes, or directions, instead of the two directions used in most Western textiles. It is among the oldest forms of weaving, and in today's world, industry uses triaxial weaving to produce strong, stable fabrics. There is...

Travel beyond the traditional limits of boundweave with this comprehensive guide to weft-faced pattern weaves. Beginning and experienced weavers alike will learn how to plan, predict, and weave colorful, rhythmical patterns, charming folk figures, and...

Textiles comprise a vast and wide category of material culture and constitute a crucial part of the ancient economy. Yet, studies of classical antiquity still often leave out this important category of material culture, partly due to the textiles...

"Weaving Tapestry in Rural Ireland", this account of the Donegal weaving co-operative features accounts of the various processes; as well as interviews with weavers, spinners and dyers; and has 103 colour photographs of tapestries. This book brings into...

Readers will find instructions for weaving all sorts of projects-from towels, place mats, and throws, to rugs, pillows, and curtains. Chapters include weaving techniques such as plain weave and twill; canvas and spot weave; monk's belt and honeycomb;...

Textile production and the manufacture of clothing was one of the most essential daily activities in prehistory. Textiles were significant objects of practical use, and at the same time had cultural, social and symbolic meaning, crucial for displaying...

Think outside the square! Although pin looms do make squares, there is so much more you can do with the cloth you weave on your pin loom, starting with the adorable creatures in this book. Margaret Stump has once again outdone herself with this...

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Tapestries from 40 top international artists representing three generations show the best examples of contemporary approaches to the handwoven art. Featured are more than 50 examples, including full views of each artwork, as well as details. Tapestries...

Step out of the weaving comfort zone and experiment with something new!Weave structures often have a specific threading and treadling style patterns that are unique to that particular weave structure. These threading and treadling patterns generally are...

While traditional studies of dress and jewellery have tended to focus purely on reconstruction or descriptions of style, chronology and typology, the social context of costume is now a major research area in archaeology. This refocusing is largely a...

Weaving involves straight, parallel, and gridlike lines, but as Norma Smayda shows, ondule-weaving with curving warp threads-offers new directions. This is the first book on ondule textiles, and includes clear information on every aspect, from...

Textile and dress production, from raw materials to finished items, has had a significant impact on society from its earliest history. The essays in this volume offer a fresh insight into the emerging interdisciplinary research field of textile and dress...

The European Textile Forum was founded as an annual meeting for academics, craftspeople, re-enactors and enthusiasts to share their experiences and compare notes. With varied day workshops and evening lectures, the 'Textilforum' has something for...

Already in Greek and Roman antiquity a vibrant series of exchange relationships existed between the Mediterranean regions and China, including the Indian subcontinent, along well-defined routes we call the Silk Roads. Among the many goods that found...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783943330359Author Sandu PublishingFormat HardbackPage Count 224Imprint Gingko PressPublisher Gingko Press

Crackle is a surprisingly versatile weave structure with exciting design potential. This book offers a comprehensive explanation of drafting the crackle weave structure and weaving classic crackle. Tools and tips for independent designing add extra depth...

The tradition of weaving textiles and rugs among the Navajo people in the Southwest is glimpsed in its present form in this new pictorial study. The regional styles long associated with Navajo blankets and rugs continue to evolve today and the sections...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780615336749Author Deborah CannarellaFormat PaperbackPage Count 174Imprint Handwoven OriginalsPublisher Handwoven OriginalsWeight(grams) 490gDimensions(mm)...

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Get started and learn the basics with this miniature, no-nonsense guide to weaving! From best-selling author and crafting queen Claire Gelder, this gorgeous mini guide is packed full of weaving know-how, practical illustrations and comes with six...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781790444298Author J Paul GuyerFormat PaperbackPage Count 30Imprint Independently PublishedPublisher Independently PublishedWeight(grams) 95g

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Already in Greek and Roman antiquity a vibrant series of exchange relationships existed between the Mediterranean regions and China, including the Indian subcontinent, along well-defined routes we call the Silk Roads. Among the many goods that found...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9798686846234Author Graphx DodinFormat PaperbackPage Count 82Imprint Independently PublishedPublisher Independently PublishedWeight(grams) 216g

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