Schiffer Press Norwegian Pick Up Bandweaving Best

For The First Time In English, Here’S A Complete Book About Norwegian Pick-Up Bandweaving—From Its Fascinating History To Beautiful Bands You Can Make Yourself, With More Than 100 Pattern Charts From Bands In Museum Collections, Including Vesterheim’S. Meticulously Researched, Easy-To-Read, And Profusely Illustrated, This Book Is Destined To Become A Classic In The Field. It Will Interest Not Only Weavers But Anyone Who Appreciates Textile Arts, Folk Costumes, And Norwegian Culture.

Part 1 Tells The Story Of How These Bands Were Used In The Rural Communities Of 18Th And 19Th Century Norway, As Stocking Bands, Swaddling Bands, Sending Bands, And More. Part 2 Looks Closely At Twenty Bands Brought To America By Norwegian Immigrants, And What They Tell Us About Traditional Patterns, Colors, And Materials. Part 3 Has Clear And Concise Instructions For Weaving Pick-Up On Simple, Traditional Band Heddles, And These Instructions Can Also Be Adapted To Other Kinds Of Looms.

Hardcover.