Antiques & Mid Century
Norwegian Pick-Up Bandweaving
$24.99
For the first time in English, a complete book about Norwegian pick-up band weaving from its fascinating history to beautiful bands you can make yourself, with more than 100 pattern charts from bands in museum collections.
Details
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. 176 pp | 152 illustrations
Norwegian Pick-Up Bandweaving
$24.99
For the first time in English, a complete book about Norwegian pick-up band weaving from its fascinating history to beautiful bands you can make yourself, with more than 100 pattern charts from bands in museum collections.
Details
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. 176 pp | 152 illustrations
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