A Woven Book Of Knowledge

Author : Gail P. Silverman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Woven Book of Knowledge written by Gail P. Silverman and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Known for their intricate textiles, the Q'ero are a traditional Quechua-speaking Peruvian highland people. Their weavings are full of symbolic elements and motifs that encode specific cultural information and their textiles are the repositories for knowledge that has been passed down through generations. Based on ethnographic fieldwork undertaken between 1979 and 1991, A Woven Book of Knowledge examines and compares regional weaving styles and discusses the general texture of highland life. The author's long involvement with members of the Q'ero community has provided unique opportunities for insight into their ideas about weaving, iconography, and spatial and temporal concepts. But A Woven Book of Knowledge is more than an ethnographic study. If the warp of the book is the academic rigor of anthropology and linguistics, the weft is Silverman's love for the textiles themselves and for the Q'ero people. It is a result of a passion that has kept her in Cuzco for years, dedicating her career to the study of the local textile tradition.

Author : Michael Jensen
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
ISBN 13 : 0545685737
Total Pages : 325 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Woven written by Michael Jensen and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2015-01-27 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “It’s not often that you read a fantasy that feels as epic and original . . . Clever, well-paced, and full of intrigue, it’s a superb read.” —James Dashner, #1 New York Times–bestselling author All his life, Nels has wanted to be a knight of the kingdom of Avërand. Tall and strong, and with a knack for helping those in need, the people of his sleepy little village have even taken to calling him the Knight of Cobblestown. But that was before Nels died, murdered outside his home by a mysterious figure. Now the young hero has awoken as a ghost, invisible to all around him save one person—his only hope for understanding what happened to him—the kingdom’s heir, Princess Tyra. At first the spoiled royal wants nothing to do with Nels, but as the mystery of his death unravels, the two find themselves linked by a secret, and an enemy who could be hiding behind any face. Nels and Tyra have no choice but to abscond from the castle, charting a hidden world of tangled magic and forlorn phantoms. They must seek out an ancient needle with the power to mend what has been torn, and they have to move fast. Because soon Nels will disappear forever. “Woven reads like a lost classic that was somehow just rediscovered. It has the feel of a comfortable, familiar blanket that’s somehow been newly-made of the brightest, most original material possible, and it is pure pleasure to read.” —James A. Owen, bestselling author & illustrator of Dawn of the Dragons “This brisk adventure from first-time authors Jensen and King is a charming quest tale in classic fantasy tradition.” —Publishers Weekly

Author : Ann Pollard Rowe
Publisher : Rizzoli International Publications
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hidden Threads of Peru written by Ann Pollard Rowe and published by Rizzoli International Publications. This book was released on 2002 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first book to present the beautiful shawls, ponchos, bags and other textile arts of the Q'ero people, exploring the daily life and rituals of their remote Andean community and providing a fascinating insight into a rarely glimpsed world.

Author : Laila Lundell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781570766862
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Big Book of Weaving written by Laila Lundell and published by . This book was released on 2014-08-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fascinating subject of handweaving is fully explored in this reference, which covers basic subjects such as warping a loom and making bobbins of weft, as well as more elaborate, highly decorative projects. Patterns are arranged by varying levels of difficulty and design so beginners and experienced weavers alike will discover new insights and concepts. Among the 40 step-by-step projects included in this volume are designs for baby blankets, shawls, table cloths, and linen hand towels.

Author : Deborah Chandler
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 159668139X
Total Pages : 233 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Learning to Weave written by Deborah Chandler and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-04-01 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn weaving basics or hone your skills with this invaluable guidebook Originally published in 1984 (under the name Learning to Weave with Debbie Redding), Learning to Weave is now on the verge of its 40th Anniversary in print. This unparalleled study guide teaches readers to weave on four shaft looms, whether they are learning from scratch or honing their skills. Written with a mentoring voice, each lesson includes friendly, straightforward advice and is accompanied by illustrations and photographs. Budding floor and table loom weavers need only to approach this subject with a sense of adventure and willingness to learn such basics as step-by-step warping, basic weaving techniques, project planning, reading and designing drafts, the basics of all the most common weave structures, and many more handy hints. Beginners will find this guidebook an invaluable teacher, while more seasoned weavers will find food for thought in the chapters on weave structures and drafting.

Author : Mary Zicafoose
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1632506785
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ikat written by Mary Zicafoose and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-09-08 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Textile enthusiasts, the ultimate reference you've been waiting for is here--Ikat! Ikat: The Essential Handbook to Weaving with Resists is your introduction to the fundamentals of a resurging trend in woven cloth. Award-winning weaver and instructor Mary Zicafoose has spent more than 30 years exploring the possibilities of ikat and now shares her wealth of knowledge with you. Dig into the pages of this handbook to discover: • Historical background on ikat with gorgeous visual refernces. • Instruction in warp, weft, and double ikat techniques, written and illustrated in clear sequential steps. • Instructions to build ikat wrapping boards. • An addendum on painted "faux" ikat using dye pastes and brushes. • Acid and indigo dye system recipes and procedures. • Compelling projects with detailed instruction taking you from undyed yarn to woven ikat cloth. • A gallery of contemporary ikat created by a range of diversely talented dyers and weavers. All this and more is waiting for you in Ikat: The Essential Handbook to Weaving with Resists.

Author : Marta Hoffmann
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 446 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Warp-weighted Loom written by Marta Hoffmann and published by . This book was released on 1964 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Asa Parson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781646010868
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Weaving Handbook written by Asa Parson and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-13 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical and down-to-earth handbook for all skill levels. Designer and weaving expert Ã...sa 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 : Janet Phillips
Publisher : Nicholson
ISBN 13 : 9780955762000
Total Pages : 170 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Designing Woven Fabrics written by Janet Phillips and published by Nicholson. This book was released on 2008-07 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Lorraine Roy
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780368961151
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.5X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Woven Woods written by Lorraine Roy and published by . This book was released on 2019-06-17 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes the inspiration and imagery behind Woven Woods, a collection of twelve round fabric wall hangings depicting the wonders of tree root communication. The research for this project was inspired by the work of Dr. Suzanne Simard of UBC, a leader in the field of forest biology, who generously gave of her time and knowledge. Lorraine Roy has a BSc in Agriculture, majoring in Horticulture. She has been a full time professional artist working with textiles for over 30 years. In her work she focuses on trees and the myriad connections they have with each other and with other organisms and humans. She lives and works in Dundas, Ontario.