Sling Braiding Traditions and Techniques
From Peru, Bolivia, and Around the World
$114.30
- Hardcover
208 pages
- Release Date
28 November 2017
Summary
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 co…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780764354304 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0764354302 |
| Author: | Rodrick Owen, Terry Newhouse Flynn |
| Publisher: | Schiffer Publishing Ltd |
| Imprint: | Schiffer Craft |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 208 |
| Release Date: | 28 November 2017 |
| Weight: | 1.42kg |
| Dimensions: | 216mm x 279mm |
Rodrick Owen
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.
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