Norwegian Pick-up Bandweaving

Informationen zum Autor Heather Torgenrud has woven pick-up bands for more than forty years, taught many classes, and published her work in Handwoven magazine. Klappentext For the first time in English, a complete book about Norwegian pick-up bandweavingâfrom its fascinating history to beautiful bands you can make yourself, with more than 100 pattern charts from bands in museum collections. Part 1 tells the story of how these bands were used in the rural communities of 18th and 19th century Norway, as stocking bands, swaddling bands, sending bands, and more. Part 2 looks closely at twenty bands brought to America by Norwegian immigrants, and what they tell us about traditional patterns, colors, and materials. Part 3 has clear and concise instructions for weaving pick-up on simple, traditional band heddles, and these instructions can also be adapted to other kinds of looms. Meticulously researched, easy-to-read, and profusely illustrated, this book is destined to become a classic in the field. It will interest not only weavers but anyone who appreciates textile arts, folk costumes, and Norwegian culture. Zusammenfassung The fascinating cultural history of Norwegian pick-up bandweaving, including lessons.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Heather Torgenrud
• Editore: Schiffer Publishing
• Contenuto: Libro
• Forma del prodotto: Copertina rigida
• Data pubblicazione: 28.12.2014
• Categoria: Guide e manuali > Hobby, casa > Idee creative
• EAN: 9780764347511
• ISBN: 978-0-7643-4751-1
• Dimensioni (della confezione): 22.5 x 28.5 x 2 cm
• Categorie: Spinnen und Weben; Crafts / Hobbies; CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Weaving; CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Fiber Arts & Textiles