Synopsis
Explore traditional weaving and string crafts from animal and plant fibers, with clear, practical descriptions and historical context.
This work guides you through making twine, baskets, and bags using techniques documented in early 20th‑century ethnography.
Rich with illustrated patterns and step‑by‑step notes, the book presents hands‑on detail about materials, tools, and sequences used in various forms of string work. It blends craft with cultural insight, helping readers understand how these items were made and used in daily life.
- How twine is formed from human, opossum, kangaroo, and other fibres, including spindles, feeding, and twisting methods
- Different weaving patterns and the range of basketry, woven bag, and net work techniques
- Pattern names and variations, such as simple loop, loop and twist, netting stitches, and circular bases
- Illustrated plates and descriptions that illuminate traditional tools and finished pieces
Ideal for readers of craft, ethnography, and Australian cultural history who enjoy detailed, accessible study of traditional weaving.
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