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The Weaving Handbook Asa Parson

The Weaving Handbook By Asa Parson

The Weaving Handbook by Asa Parson


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Summary

A practical and down-to-earth handbook for the novice and the experienced weaver alike, filled with engaging in-depth discussions and sample projects.

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The Weaving Handbook: The Art and the Craft: Theories, Materials, Techniques and Projects by Asa Parson

A practical and down-to-earth handbook for all skill levels.

Designer and weaving expert Asa Parson and professional textile curator Amica Sundstroem have come together to create the modern reference book that weavers worldwide have always longed for-both inspiration and essential guidebook, for the novice and the experienced weaver alike, filled with engaging sample projects, in-depth discussions of techniques and materials, review of cloth textures and types, and explanations of weaving methods and levels of quality.

  • Try out sample projects ranging from the elegantly simple to the increasingly complex, covering a wide range of weaving techniques
  • Understand the principles behind the arrangement and preparation of the loom
  • Learn about weaving tools of all shapes and sizes, and how to use them
  • Discover the differences between various fibers and fabric types, and their looks, feels, and visual effects
  • And so much more!

About Asa Parson

When designing textiles Asa Parson is reductive in her approach, allowing only the essential elements to remain. Her designs reflect her preference for fixed structures and have a clean, simple, and timeless expression. She currently resides in Stockholm, Sweden. Amica Sundstroem is a textile aficionado at heart. She is well-versed within her field, with a wide scope and a lot of in-depth detail, especially within the weaving. Working at the Swedish History Museum where she works as a curator, in charge of the textile collections. She is a much-appreciated speaker within the field of textiles, and specifically prehistoric textiles and dress.

Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface: Weaving - a magical handcraft!

1. 12 Weaving Projects

2. 96 Looms & Tools

3. 114 Materials

4. 126 Setting Up a Weaving

5. 160 Weaving Theory

6. 176 Pattern Drafting Theory

7. 240 Techniques for Art Weaves

8. 266 Finishing, Joining, Fabric Care

282 Index, Acknowledgements

Additional information

CIN1646010868G
9781646010868
1646010868
The Weaving Handbook: The Art and the Craft: Theories, Materials, Techniques and Projects by Asa Parson
Used - Good
Hardback
Trafalgar Square
2021-09-23
288
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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