A look at the extensive history of the folkcraft, its presence in the modern world, and resources to help beginners enter the world of textile artistry.
A look at the extensive history of the folkcraft, its presence in the modern world, and resources to help beginners enter the world of textile artistry.
Baskets made of baleen, the fibrous substance found in the mouths of plankton-eating whalesa malleable and durable material that once had commercial uses equivalent to those of plastics todaywere first created by Alaska Natives in the early years of the twentieth century.
Do you want to make scarves and wraps but feel intimidated by knitting needles, looms, or crochet hooks--or are you just always interested in trying a new technique?
A celebration of female inventiveness and aesthetic sensibility, Shedding the Shackles explores women's craft enterprises, their artisanal excellence, and the positive impact their individual projects have on breaking the poverty cycle.
A celebration of female inventiveness and aesthetic sensibility, Shedding the Shackles explores women's craft enterprises, their artisanal excellence, and the positive impact their individual projects have on breaking the poverty cycle.
Go beyond just following the steps and learn the methods to traditional basket weaving, from measuring and adding spokes and forming God's Eye knots to weaving twill and twining patterns.
