Title:
Woven : make your own accessories from raffia, rope and cane
Author:
Publication Date:
2024
Publication Information:
London : Quadrille, 2024.
©2024
Physical Description:
144 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
ISBN:
9781837831906
Abstract:
"Learn how to create modern handwoven accessories using traditional techniques with Woven. Tabara N'Diaye will teach you how to apply traditional basket-weaving techniques to create modern accessories to elevate your style. With a collection of 15 projects, including a beach bag, backpack, straw hat, earrings, bangles and more, bring texture into your outfits. Featuring common materials for weaving such as raffia, rope and cane to the more unusual like plastic bags and scrap fabric, discover how to use different resources and techniques through clear instructions accompanied by beautiful lifestyle photography and illustrations throughout. Whether you’ve made baskets before or you’re a complete beginner, Woven will show you how to weave in a new way."--Amazon.com.
Contents:
Introduction -- The evolution of basket-weaving in fashion -- Why make? -- Finding inspiration -- How to use this book -- Materials -- Centre cane conversion chart -- Tools -- How to care for your pieces -- Coiling -- Cane -- Braiding -- Template -- Resources.
Language:
English