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Sling Braiding Traditions and Techniques: From Peru, Bolivia, and Around the World

Autor Rodrick Owen, Terry Newhouse Flynn
en Limba Engleză Hardback – 27 noi 2017
This comprehensive, full-color guide features dozens of images of slings from various cultures, both ancient and contemporary. Slings had great significance in many cultures, particularly in the Andes, and were often used as both prehistoric weapons and herding tools. The book shows novice and experienced braiders how to make 50 designs, from 8 to 32 strands, on a braiding card or with a braiding stand and bobbins. Learn step by step how to make an authentic Andean-style sling with braided cords and a tapestry-woven cradle. A range of techniques useful for beginning, ending, and embellishing slings are included, and can enhance a wide variety of other items, like jewelry, garments, and accessories. This book is a key resource for historians, anthropologists, textile artists, weapons experts, and others to learn the practical skills for understanding sling braids' structure. Includes braiding card and plans to make core stand.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780764354304
ISBN-10: 0764354302
Pagini: 176
Dimensiuni: 215 x 279 x 25 mm
Greutate: 1.27 kg
Editura: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Colecția Schiffer Publishing Ltd (US)

Notă biografică

Rodrick Owen's passion for studying the mysteries of Andean braids has influenced his creative work and writing. He is the author of two other books on Andean and Japanese braiding and the coauthor, with textile artist and art educator Terry Newhouse Flynn, of Andean Sling Braids: New Techniques for Textile Artists.