Norwegian Pick-Up Bandweaving (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780764347511)

For the first time in English, a complete book about Norwegian pick-up bandweaving--from its fascinating history to beautiful bands you can make yourself, with more than 100 pattern charts from bands in museum collections. 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.

Author: Heather Torgenrud
ISBN-10: 0764347519
ISBN-13: 9780764347511
Publisher: Schiffer Craft
Language: English
Published: 12/28/2014
Pages: 176
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.80lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.70w x 1.00d