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Author : Viva Jane Cooke
Release : 1947
Genre : Palmetto weaving
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : /5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Palmetto Braiding and Weaving by : Viva Jane Cooke
Download or read book Palmetto Braiding and Weaving written by Viva Jane Cooke. This book was released on 1947. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Viva Cooke
Release : 2013-10-30
Genre : Crafts & Hobbies
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 395/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Palmetto Braiding and Weaving by : Viva Cooke
Download or read book Palmetto Braiding and Weaving written by Viva Cooke. This book was released on 2013-10-30. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Palmetto Braiding and Weaving" is the definitive book for creating a variety of crafts from palm fronds, straw, rush, and grass. In this well-illustrated volume, artists and authors Viva Cooke and Julia Sampley explore thoroughly one of the most fascinating traditions of the southern United States: palmetto basketry. This tradition of crafts made from palm leaves has been passed on through generations. "Palmetto Braiding and Weaving" includes techniques and patterns for braiding and weaving-from simple to complex-for a variety of creations. In addition to baskets, "Palmetto Braiding and Weaving" explains how to make hats, handbags, trimmings, mats, fans, belts, and more. "Palmetto Braiding and Weaving" explores a wide array of uses of this native plant. Cooke and Sampley give full instructions for basketry, including samples of popular braids that have been developed and passed on by word-of-mouth, from generation to generation. Instructions are clear and accurate, and samples and fi nished pieces are shown with drawings and photographs of the authors' creations. The combination of drawings, photographs and thorough instructions makefor the perfect how-to resource for palmetto basketry, and are adaptable to the use of other fibers including straw, rush, and grass.
Author : William Goodloe
Release : 2012-08-28
Genre : Crafts & Hobbies
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 566/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Coconut Palm Frond Weavng by : William Goodloe
Download or read book Coconut Palm Frond Weavng written by William Goodloe. This book was released on 2012-08-28. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the art of palm weaving with this fun Hawaiian craft book. Based on years of meticulous study and practice, the book explains in clear, easy-to understand instructions how to obtain and prepare coconut palm fronds suitable for weaving into hats, baskets, epergnes, mats, birds, and various decorations. More than 100 easy-to-follow diagrams and sketches give the reader exact, detailed instructions on weaving procedures, and provide countless ideas to inspire the imagination of the creator. After mastering the basic principles of frond weaving, the reader will be able to duplicate almost any woven object or execute his own designs, whether in coconut palm fronds or with fronds from other types of palm trees and palmettos. The weaving itself takes no unusual physical prowess. In fact, frond weaving is well suited to the needs of both recreational craft and physical therapy programs, as well as the general hobbyist. With a little patience and effort, a novice weaver can acquire the skills of an ancient art which is as uncomplicated as it is beautiful. This economical and delightfully presented volume will be a valued addition to the literature of traditional handicrafts, a book that recreation libraries and all craft enthusiasts will welcome.
Author : Jim Widess
Release : 2006
Genre : Palm frond weaving
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 970/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis How to Weave Hawaiian Coconut Palm Fronds by : Jim Widess
Download or read book How to Weave Hawaiian Coconut Palm Fronds written by Jim Widess. This book was released on 2006. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A guide to learn how to weave with coconut fronds; instructions for making simple objects such as fish, bird, baskets, and more included"--Provided by publisher.
Author : Robert Morrison
Release : 2000
Genre : Crafts & Hobbies
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : /5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Guide to Basket Weaving by : Robert Morrison
Download or read book The Guide to Basket Weaving written by Robert Morrison. This book was released on 2000. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
