Sing Willow, Willow, Willow... (Occasional Oddities in Coloured Bobbin Lace)
by Sandi Woods
The Rose Garden (Occasional Oddities in Coloured Bobbin Lace)
by Sandi Woods
This work explains the ancient art of rope braiding in straighforward, step-by-step instructions and illustrations. It looks at two families of braids - Peruvian, traditionally used as slings for hunting or in war, and Japanese braids, known as "kumihimo". More than 50 different braid designs incorporate over 250 patterns. The equipment used to make the braids in this book ranges from small slotted boards to the traditional Japanese braiding stool, the "maru dai". Flat, round, square and hollow...
The lace pieces are mounted with linen fabric for doilies and table runners – and photographed on dinnerware from Royal Copenhagen. What a beautiful combination!