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

Weaving Handbook: The Art and the Craft: Theories, Materials, Techniques, and Projects (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781646010868)

Vendor: Åsa Parson
Product type: Books
Format: Hardcover
$31.95
$31.95
$31.95
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Weaving Handbook: The Art and the Craft: Theories, Materials, Techniques, and Projects by Parson, Åsa

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

$31.95
Weaving Handbook: The Art and the Craft: Theories, Materials, Techniques, and Projects by Parson, Åsa

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

$31.95
Format: Hardcover
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A practical and down-to-earth handbook for all skill levels. Designer and weaving expert Åsa Pärson and professional textile curator Amica Sundström 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!

Author: Åsa Parson
ISBN-10: 1646010868
ISBN-13: 9781646010868
Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books
Language: English
Published: 06/15/2021
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.30lbs
Size: 10.30h x 7.90w x 0.90d
By Åsa Parson
By Åsa Parson
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Åsa Pärson is a graduate of the Swedish School of Textiles in Borås and the University College of Arts, Crafts, and Design in Stockholm. When designing textiles Pärson 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 Sundström 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. At an early stage during her education, she specialized in reconstructions of prehistoric and historical textiles, which brought on the desire to learn more of their context, which is why she continued by studying archaeology and textile history. 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. Amica currently resides in Stockholm, Sweden.

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