A Joy Forever: Latvian Weaving
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932394167
AuthorJane A Evans
Jane A Evans has been weaving since 1970 and is a Masterweaver in the Guild of Canadian Weavers. She also has degrees in literature and education, and has trained in fine arts.
Summary"A thing of beauty is a joy forever" - Keats. The woven beauties described are household textiles from Latvia. They are pictured and analysed in this valuble English-language reference for handweavers, textile historians and anyone interested in Latvian folk art.
Early Latvian weaving texts and fabrics in museum and private collections are sources for the hundreds of 19th and 20th century examples shown. Drafts are given for 4-10 multi-harness weaves, ranging from fine linens to coverlets and reversible rugs.
No of pages178pp
FormatBC Paperback
PublisherInterweave Press
ISBN932394167
EAN9780932394163
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£20.99