Karen selk (16 risultati)

hardcover. Condizione: Good.

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condizione: New. 2023. Hardcover. . . . . .

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Raising wild silk meets social and environmental challenges facing the textile industry - the second-largest global polluter - head-on by providing a sustainable occupation that maintains social bonds and a connection with the land. For textile artists and anyone interested in the world of the wild silk industry of India. Textile artist Karen Selk delves into the amazing world of wild silk and the Indigenous people of India who raise the wild silkworms. Readers will be drawn into the captivating world of a unique living culture that has been engaged in a sustainable industry for generations. Photos and anecdotes captured from weavers, spinners, and silkworm farmers transport readers into their homes and villages to get an up-close look at the intimate connection to the skill, dedication, and specialised tools and techniques the artisans use to transform cocoons into yarn and luxurious fabrics. This little-known industry not only provides resplendent cloth but improves the environment and provides a sustainable income, allowing families and communities to stay together while preserving a way of life. AUTHOR: Karen Selk is a textile artist, teacher, writer, and entrepreneur dedicated to all things silk. She has explored the wild silk forests of India for more than 30 years. She lives on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada. SELLING POINTS: . Fosters an appreciation for the work and humanity of the artisans involved with wild silk . For textile artists and anyone interested in the people and techniques involved in wild silk creation . Explores the importance of maintaining a local and sustainable wild silk industry 300 colour photographs An appreciation for the work and humanity of the artisans involved with wild silk creation. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New. 2023. Hardcover. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Hardcover. Condizione: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New.

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Raising wild silk meets social and environmental challenges facing the textile industry - the second-largest global polluter - head-on by providing a sustainable occupation that maintains social bonds and a connection with the land. For textile artists and anyone interested in the world of the wild silk industry of India. Textile artist Karen Selk delves into the amazing world of wild silk and the Indigenous people of India who raise the wild silkworms. Readers will be drawn into the captivating world of a unique living culture that has been engaged in a sustainable industry for generations. Photos and anecdotes captured from weavers, spinners, and silkworm farmers transport readers into their homes and villages to get an up-close look at the intimate connection to the skill, dedication, and specialised tools and techniques the artisans use to transform cocoons into yarn and luxurious fabrics. This little-known industry not only provides resplendent cloth but improves the environment and provides a sustainable income, allowing families and communities to stay together while preserving a way of life. AUTHOR: Karen Selk is a textile artist, teacher, writer, and entrepreneur dedicated to all things silk. She has explored the wild silk forests of India for more than 30 years. She lives on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada. SELLING POINTS: . Fosters an appreciation for the work and humanity of the artisans involved with wild silk . For textile artists and anyone interested in the people and techniques involved in wild silk creation . Explores the importance of maintaining a local and sustainable wild silk industry 300 colour photographs An appreciation for the work and humanity of the artisans involved with wild silk creation. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Brand New. 240 pages. 11.50x9.00x1.50 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Raising wild silk meets social and environmental challenges facing the textile industry - the second-largest global polluter - head-on by providing a sustainable occupation that maintains social bonds and a connection with the land. For textile artists and anyone interested in the world of the wild silk industry of India. Textile artist Karen Selk delves into the amazing world of wild silk and the Indigenous people of India who raise the wild silkworms. Readers will be drawn into the captivating world of a unique living culture that has been engaged in a sustainable industry for generations. Photos and anecdotes captured from weavers, spinners, and silkworm farmers transport readers into their homes and villages to get an up-close look at the intimate connection to the skill, dedication, and specialised tools and techniques the artisans use to transform cocoons into yarn and luxurious fabrics. This little-known industry not only provides resplendent cloth but improves the environment and provides a sustainable income, allowing families and communities to stay together while preserving a way of life. AUTHOR: Karen Selk is a textile artist, teacher, writer, and entrepreneur dedicated to all things silk. She has explored the wild silk forests of India for more than 30 years. She lives on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada. SELLING POINTS: . Fosters an appreciation for the work and humanity of the artisans involved with wild silk . For textile artists and anyone interested in the people and techniques involved in wild silk creation . Explores the importance of maintaining a local and sustainable wild silk industry 300 colour photographs An appreciation for the work and humanity of the artisans involved with wild silk creation. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. First Edition. 104 pages. Features: Reading Drafts in Historical Texts; Linen Fingertip Towels from the Worst Book; Old and New - an old coverlet pattern in a new way; Evening Sky over the Mekong; Weaving in the Year 1000; A Map of the Weaving World in A.D. 1000; Adapting an Old Navajo Technique; Echoes of Peru; Inspired by Peru; Lampas Unraveled; A Shawl from Minus 1k or 1000 B.C.; A Shirt from the Americas circa Y1K; Finding the Contemporary in the Historic; An Heirloom Blanket from the Nineteeenth Century; The Bayeux Tapestry - An eleventh-century epic embroidery; and more. Average wear. Unmarked. A sound copy.; Magazine; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Handwoven (Hand Woven) Magazine, January (Jan.) / February (Feb.) 2000 - Inspiration from History Reading Drafts in Historical Texts; Linen Fingertip Towels from the Worst Book; Old and New - an old coverlet pattern in a new way; Evening Sky over the Mek. …

Paperback. Condizione: Good. First Edition. 96 pages. Features: Turning over a new leaf - or petal!; Inspiration is where you find it; Chroma Kaleidoscope - unfolding design and delight; Designing from the stash; Set limits and gain designing confidence; Woven Shibori on four shafts; From Shibori to pleats - workshop dividends; Insights - an exhibition; Painting with Rags; The Answer Lady - simply design; Computer design software - a survey; A Pile rug and the Cranbrook loom; The rewards of collaboration; Alphabet blocks for weavers; remembering September 11th; and more. Average wear. Unmarked. A sound copy.; Magazine; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Handwoven (Hand Woven) Magazine, September (Sept.) / October (Oct.) 2002 - 20 Design Secrets Turning over a new leaf - or petal!; Inspiration is where you find it; Chroma Kaleidoscope - unfolding design and delight; Designing from the stash; Set limits a.…