The Weaving Handbook: The Art and the Craft: Theories, Materials, Techniques and Projects by Parson, Asa

The Weaving Handbook: The Art and the Craft: Theories, Materials, Techniques and Projects (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781646010868)

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The Weaving Handbook: The Art and the Craft: Theories, Materials, Techniques and Projects by Parson, Asa

The Weaving Handbook: The Art and the Craft: Theories, Materials, Techniques and Projects

$31.95
The Weaving Handbook: The Art and the Craft: Theories, Materials, Techniques and Projects by Parson, Asa

The Weaving Handbook: The Art and the Craft: Theories, Materials, Techniques and Projects

$31.95
Format: Hardcover
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A practical and down-to-earth handbook for all skill levels.

Designer and weaving expert sa P rson and professional textile curator Amica Sundstr m have come together to create the modern reference book that weavers worldwide have always longed for--both inspiration and essential guidebook, for the novice and the experienced weaver alike, filled with engaging sample projects, in-depth discussions of techniques and materials, review of cloth textures and types, and explanations of weaving methods and levels of quality.

  • Try out sample projects ranging from the elegantly simple to the increasingly complex, covering a wide range of weaving techniques
  • Understand the principles behind the arrangement and preparation of the loom
  • Learn about weaving tools of all shapes and sizes, and how to use them
  • Discover the differences between various fibers and fabric types, and their looks, feels, and visual effects
  • And so much more


Author: Asa Parson, Amica Sundstrom
ISBN-10: 1646010868
ISBN-13: 9781646010868
Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books
Language: English
Published: 06/15/2021
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.30lbs
Size: 10.30h x 7.90w x 0.90d
By Asa Parson
By Asa Parson
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Amica Sundstr is a textile aficionado at heart. She is well-versed within her field, with a wide scope and a lot of in-depth detail, especially within the weaving. At an early stage during her education, she specialized in reconstructions of prehistoric and historical textiles, which brought on the desire to learn more of their context, which is why she continued by studying archaeology and textile history. Working at the Swedish History Museum where she works as a curator, in charge of the textile collections. She is a much-appreciated speaker within the field of textiles, and specifically prehistoric textiles and dress. Amica currently resides in Stockholm, Sweden.

ﾅsa P舐son is a graduate of the Swedish School of Textiles in Bor蚶 and the University College of Arts, Crafts, and Design in Stockholm. When designing textiles P舐son is reductive in her approach, allowing only the essential elements to remain. Her designs reflect her preference for fixed structures and have a clean, simple, and timeless expression. She currently resides in Stockholm, Sweden.

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