Passementerie
Handcrafting Contemporary Trimmings, Fringes, Tassels, and More
$76.00
- Hardcover
160 pages
- Release Date
15 December 2023
Summary
The first book on how to create handwoven passementerie (ornamental fringe, tassels, braid, piping, and more) using widely available materials.
In this hands-on introduction to one of the rarest of textile crafts, artist and designer Elizabeth Ashdown combines her mastery of the centuries-old skills with a vibrant, contemporary aesthetic. Learn centuries-old methods and how to apply them to make contemporary ornamental trimmings.
- 11 guided projects for home and wardrobe,…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780764367182 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0764367188 |
| Author: | Elizabeth Ashdown |
| Publisher: | Schiffer Publishing Ltd |
| Imprint: | Schiffer Publishing Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 160 |
| Release Date: | 15 December 2023 |
| Weight: | 914g |
| Dimensions: | 22mm x 262mm x 224mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“A groundbreaking contribution to the world of textile crafts … an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to embark on a journey into the realm of handwoven embellishments.” – Marisa Gutmacher, VP of Design, Samuel & Sons
About The Author
Elizabeth Ashdown
Elizabeth Ashdown is one of only a few professional passementerie artists working in the UK today, and has been credited with reinvigorating this endangered heritage craft. She combines centuries-old skills with a contemporary aesthetic to create acclaimed artworks. Her master classes in passementerie have a long waiting list, and her work has been featured in publications such as Embroidery Magazine, Pom Pom Quarterly, Crafts Magazine, The Textile Eye, Selvedge, Living Etc, and Homes & Gardens. Her studio is in London, UK.
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