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Master weaver from Ghana Master weaver from Ghana Gilbert Bobbo Ahiagble A contemporary male weaver from Ghana explains how his people maintain the tradition of weaving, including an explanation of the strip weaving of Kente cloth and its importance in their Ewe culture. OL1912652W
Mastering weave structures Mastering weave structures Sharon D. Alderman This exploration into the structure of various weaves provides an understanding of how each weave works, guiding weavers to design & weave their own fabrics. Plain weave, twills, satin, waffle weaves… OL19886045W
You can weave! You can weave! Kathleen Monaghan,Hermon Joyner Contains illustrated step-by-step instructions for completing a variety of weaving projects using readily available materials. OL19924690W
On the loom On the loom Maryanne Moodie "In On the Loom, Maryanne Moodie brings the ancient art of weaving to the modern day in a comprehensive guide packed with step-by-step tutorials and beautiful photography. Learn the basics of this si… OL20041535W
Arm knitting Arm knitting Amanda Bassetti A how-to book about the hottest new knitting techinique-- arm knitting! It's fast and easy, and this book has 30 projects from scarves and vests to blankets and rugs that will help you knit big, impa… OL20048767W
Popular crafts guide to weaving Popular crafts guide to weaving Alan Bridgewater "Sets out in beautifully clear graphic terms all you need to know to start the exciting, traditional country folk and ethnic craft of weaving. The detailed, well illustrated tools, techniques and mat… OL24645417W
Work, ritual, biography Work, ritual, biography Dipaka Mehta On a weaver community of Bārā Banki District, Uttar Pradesh, India. OL2607547W
Charlie Needs a Cloak Charlie Needs a Cloak Tomie dePaola A shepherd shears his sheep, cards and spins the wool, weaves and dyes the cloth, and sews a beautiful new red cloak OL270820W
The Speck book The Speck book Johann Ludwig Speck This two volume manuscript is a reproduction of an 18th century traveling weaver's pattern book. The original is maintained in the rare book collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The pattern… OL3026868W
Summer & winter Summer & winter Donna L. Sullivan 112 p. : 24 cm OL3252678W
Māori weaving Māori weaving Vanessa Bidois "Since their ancestors arrived in Aotearoa New Zealand and discovered the useful properties of harakeke (New Zealand flax), Māori have used flax leaves to create baskets, mats, housing materials, clo… OL32711106W
Paithani, a romance in brocades Paithani, a romance in brocades R. S. Morwanchikar On the history and techniques of manufacturing of traditional brocades. OL3436995W
Textiles from Guatemala Textiles from Guatemala Ann Hecht "Guatemala's woven textiles are admired for their vibrant color combinations and boldness of design. This book reflects such richness and provides designers at all levels with inspiration for new and… OL4807782W
The goat in the rug The goat in the rug Charles L. Blood Geraldine, a goat, describes each step as she and her Navajo friend make a rug, from the hair clipping and carding to the dyeing and actual weaving. OL4811318W
Fun with weaving Fun with weaving Alice Thompson Gilbreath Instructions for making some twenty gift or household items using different weaving techniques. OL4982867W
Weaving rag rugs Weaving rag rugs Geraldine Niva Johnson book on how to weave a rag rug OL5365568W
How to have fun weaving How to have fun weaving Creative Educational Society (Mankato, Minn.) A brief history of weaving, instructions for basic weaving steps and making a loom, and directions for three simple projects. OL6606349W
Macrame, knitting, & weaving Macrame, knitting, & weaving Cameron Yerian Introduces tools, techniques, and projects in knitting, hand weaving, and macramé. OL6610585W
Braid craft Braid craft Donna M. Lightbody Explains the basic techniques of braiding and includes a variety of projects with complete instructions and materials suggestions. OL6908157W
Finger Weaving Finger Weaving Alta R. Turner Directions for using finger weaving, or flat braiding, to make belts, hair ties, collars, neck-ties, and other items with designs created by North American Indians and ancient Peruvians. OL7146452W
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