Spinning and weaving
Huggins-Cooper, Lynn2019
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This title offers a whistle-stop guide to the history of spinning and weaving. The story begins in prehistory when people first wove yarns to create clothing and blankets. The book explores the ways in which spinning and weaving has continued to be important throughout human history in artistic, economic and functional terms. The second part of the book brings us up to date, via interviews with modern day spinning and weaving artisans. These textiles artists generously allowed the author a window into their studios and discussed the way they use and adapt traditional methods, techniques and tools for the 21st century. Photos of their work, and their working environment offers a unique view into the world of this ancient craft.
Main title:
Spinning and weaving / Lynn Huggins-Cooper.
Author:
Huggins-Cooper, Lynn, author
Imprint:
Barnsley : Pen & Sword History, 2019.
Collation:
128 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
ISBN:
9781526724526 (pbk)
Dewey class:
746.109
LC class:
GN432
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
2571585