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Spinning and weaving
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- Book Synopsis
- 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 important throughout human history (or should that be herstory), in artistic, economic and functional terms. The second part of the book brings us up to date, via interviews with modern day spinning and weaving artisans. These textiles artists generously allowed the author a window into their studios and discussed the way they use and adapt traditional methods, techniques and tools for the twenty first century. Photos of their work, and their working environment offers a unique view into the world of this ancient craft. Finally, if you are inspired to try your hand at this fascinating and most ancient of crafts, the book also has a resources section. It includes a valuable list of suppliers of fibre, dyes, tools and yarn, as well as information about training courses, useful websites and more - everything you need to get started.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781526724526
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword History, (24 September 2019)
- Number of Pages
- 128
- Weight
- 340 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 234 x 156 x 10 mm
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