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Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. 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 cords and a tapestry-woven cradle. A range of techniques useful for beginning, ending, and embellishing slings are included, and can enhance a wide variety of other items, like jewelry, garments, and accessories. This book is a key resource for historians, anthropologists, textile artists, weapons experts, and others to learn the practical skills for understanding sling braids' structure. Includes braiding card and plans to make core stand. AUTHORS: 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. SELLING POINTS: . Learn the braiding techniques of ancient Peru and Bolivia, and weave these traditions into your work . Introduces the core frame method of making slings, using kumihimo's Japanese-style stand and bobbins . Braiding card included! 457 colour photographs, charts/drawings and weaving diagrams This comprehensive, full-color guide features dozens of images of slings, ancient and contemporary, from various cultures! Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Learn to make the decorative braids used in the sling-making traditions of Peru and Bolivia; this detailed guide, including 400 step-by-step photos, teaches the technique and over 100 designs for weavers, craftspeople, jewellery designers, basket weavers, and others interested in using braids for embellishment. In-depth detailed instructions are given, along with clear diagrams; recommended braiding yarns for slings and kumihimo; detailed set-up, making, and finishing instructions; and many fascinating contemporary applications. This book introduces a new piece of equipment, the core frame, and gives instructions for making it from wood and dowels. When the core frame is used with a braiding stand and bobbins, a wide variety of core-carrying braids become accessible to kumihimo braiders. Most of the braids, from 4 to 40 strands, can be made on a braiding card and 50 patterns can be made on the stand without a frame. AUTHOR: Rodrick Owen is an internationally respected braiding instructor who popularised kumihimo through his teaching and books. Textile artist and art educator Terry Newhouse Flynn focuses on woven, braided, and knitted textiles. She enjoys teaching students a variety of braiding skills. SELLING POINTS: . Learn the braiding techniques of ancient Peru and Bolivia, and weave these traditions into your work . Introduces the core frame method of making slings, using kumihimo's Japanese-style stand and bobbins . Although originally used as weapons, braided slings became fashion accessories in some pre-Hispanic cultures 1600 colour and b/w photos, diagrams and charts This detailed guide teaches how to make the decorative braids used in the sling-making traditions of Peru and Bolivia! Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Hardback. Condizione: New. The history of slings as weapons and herding tools, particularly in Andean cultures, along with detailed instructions for making one. 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. This 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 cords and a tapestry-woven cradle. A range of techniques useful for beginning, ending, and embellishing slings are included, and can enhance a wide variety of other items, like jewelry, garments, and accessories. A key resource for historians, ethnologists, textile artists, weapons experts, and others to learn the practical skills for understanding sling braids' structure, this book includes braiding card and plans to make core stand.

Hardback. Condizione: New. Learn to make the decorative braids used in the sling-making traditions of Peru and Bolivia. This detailed guide, including over 400 step-by-step photographs and hundreds of diagrams, teaches the traditional braiding technique of Peru and Bolivia. Over 100 braid designs are included for weavers, craftspeople, jewelry designers, basket weavers, and others interested in using braids for embellishment. In-depth instructions are given, along with clear diagrams, recommended braiding yarns for slings and kumihimo, detailed set-up instructions, and many fascinating contemporary applications. This book introduces a new piece of equipment, the core frame, and gives instructions for making it from wood and dowels. When the core frame is used with a braiding stand and bobbins, a wide variety of core-carrying braids become accessible to kumihimo braiders. Most of the braids, from 4 to 40 strands, can be made on the included 32-slot braiding card designed specifically for Andean braiding, and 50 patterns can be made on the stand without a frame.

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Hardback. Condizione: New. The history of slings as weapons and herding tools, particularly in Andean cultures, along with detailed instructions for making one. 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. This 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 cords and a tapestry-woven cradle. A range of techniques useful for beginning, ending, and embellishing slings are included, and can enhance a wide variety of other items, like jewelry, garments, and accessories. A key resource for historians, ethnologists, textile artists, weapons experts, and others to learn the practical skills for understanding sling braids' structure, this book includes braiding card and plans to make core stand.

Hardcover. Condizione: New. Condizione sovraccoperta: New. Bright, new copy.

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Hardcover. Condizione: Brand New. har/acc edition. 208 pages. 11.00x8.50x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Hardback. Condizione: New. Learn to make the decorative braids used in the sling-making traditions of Peru and Bolivia. This detailed guide, including over 400 step-by-step photographs and hundreds of diagrams, teaches the traditional braiding technique of Peru and Bolivia. Over 100 braid designs are included for weavers, craftspeople, jewelry designers, basket weavers, and others interested in using braids for embellishment. In-depth instructions are given, along with clear diagrams, recommended braiding yarns for slings and kumihimo, detailed set-up instructions, and many fascinating contemporary applications. This book introduces a new piece of equipment, the core frame, and gives instructions for making it from wood and dowels. When the core frame is used with a braiding stand and bobbins, a wide variety of core-carrying braids become accessible to kumihimo braiders. Most of the braids, from 4 to 40 strands, can be made on the included 32-slot braiding card designed specifically for Andean braiding, and 50 patterns can be made on the stand without a frame.

Condizione: New. Num Pages: 216 pages, 246 colour photos, 29 b/w photos, 159 charts/drawings & 1,100 weaving illus. BIC Classification: WFG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 291 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1358. . 2016. 1st Edition. Hardcover. . . . .