Braiding, Macrame, Straw Work

* 200 Braids To Twist, Knot, Loop, Or Weave, Jacqui Carey
Detailed instructions, a multitute of fibers and techniques to create the finishing touch for clothing, jewelty, gifts and more. [UK title: BRAIDER'S BIBLE] (UN16) $28.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 256
ISBN: 9781596680180

* 75 Chinese, Celtic, & Ornamental Knots, Laura Williams and Elise Mann
Knots from around the world with the focus onf exquisite jewelry. (SN54) $22.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 128
ISBN: 9780312675318

* The Art Of Hair Work, Hair Braiding and Jewelry Of Sentiment, Mark Campbell Read A Few Pages
Hair work and braiding at its height of sophistication is detailed in this republication of the 1875 edition. Much akin in technique to Kumi-Himo, these braids rely on openness and texture rather than color. Supplemented by material from Godey's Lady's Book from years 1850 - 1859. Should appeal to craft person, historian, jeweler and collector. (LA65) $30.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 208
ISBN: 0916896315, 9780916896317

* The Art Of The Basket, Bryan Sentance
A worldwide survey revealing the universality of natural fibers for utility, decorative and wearable uses. (TX26) $45.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 216
ISBN: 0500510482, 9780500510483

Bamboo In Japan (KD92) $50.00

* Bead & Fiber Jewelry, Jane Olson-Phillips
Cords, knots and beads to create novel expressions of body adornment. (TD43) $18.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 127
ISBN: 9781600592317

* Beads & Braids, Jacqui Carey
Combining beads and Kumi Himo braids through 120 innovative samples with full instructions. (AR73) $50.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 192
ISBN: 0952322528, 9780952322528

* Braided Wire Jewelry, Loretta Henry
The simplicity of wire braiding through ornamental jewely projects. (SQ11) $13.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 64
ISBN: 9780887408670

* Braiding & Knotting, Techniques & Projects, Constantine A. Bekash
Republication of 1939 manual covering decoratinve techniques for belts, lanyards, mats, hats, bags, etc. (DY65) $8.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 126
ISBN: 0486230597, 9780486230597

* Braids and Beyond, Jacqui Carey
A rich tour of braids from kumihimo to cardweaving. (UC01) $20.00
Binding: Saddle Stitch
Pages: 56
ISBN: 0952322544, 9780952322542

* Braids: 250 Patterns From Japan, Peru & Beyond, Rodrick Owen
Step by step instructions for beautiful braids. Original, easy to understand diagrams clearly explain a wide variety of techniques using readily available and inexpensive materials. (LF68) $20.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 159
ISBN: 1891656589, 9781891656583, 1893063089

* Celtic Knots For Beaded Jewelry, Suzen Millodot
Making the traditional three dimensional knots and combining with beads. (UN97) $20.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 80

* Chinese Braid Embroidery, Jacui Carey
The traditional Chinese "chan xiu" embroidery through history, technique and braid making. (UO16) $45.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 128
ISBN: 0952322560

* Chinese Knots For Beaded Jewellery, Suzen Millodot
Jewellery pieces utilizing a variety of ornamental knots. (SW93) $20.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 80
ISBN: 0855329688, 9780855329686

* Chinese Knotting, Lydia Chen
The evolution of Chinese knotting with step by step instructions for 41 knotted creations with clear diagrams and photographs. (EC01) $25.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 116
ISBN: 0804833990, 9575880145, 9780804833998, 9789575880149

* The Complete Bookof Chinese Knotting, Ludia Chen
The authorative resource summarizing and categorizing the four major techniques for tying knots and the nine modifying techniques. 56 new knots are introduced and how knots can be used creatively. (EC06) $30.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 160
ISBN: 9780804836791

Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Arts, Robert T. Coffland
Through 20 of Japan's leading bamboo artists, a collection of traditional and contemporary styles as evolved through this 150 year art form. (AT57) $45.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 143
ISBN: 1878529676, 9781878529671

* Creative Kumihimo, Jacqui Carey
A new approach to the ancient art of braiding. Perfect for the beginner while at the same time inspiring to the experienced. Clearly written with a variety of diagrams and color photos. (AR71) $40.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 100
ISBN: 0952322501, 9780952322504

* Decorative Knot Craft (FW80) $20.00
ISBN: 9780715329221

* Decorative Straw Craft (hair Work), Barbara Fitch
Swiss straw technique of woven and twisted fiber to form flowers and leaves as suited for dimensional embroidery and is the same technique used to make the mysterious Victorian memorial hair wreaths. (AR91) $18.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 96
ISBN: 085532824X, 9780855328245

* Comprehensive Treatise Of Braids, Vol. Iv: Disk and Plate Braids, Makiko Tada
A full exploration of braids in creative forms for ornament and jewelry made of the Kumihimo plates, specifically TM28 (round board) and TM27 (square board) . Japanese and English text. (MT63) $58.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 90
ISBN: 9784925252164

Elegant Knotted Jewelry, Becky Meverden
Unusual knotting techniques using the traditional craft of Korea (Maedeup) . (FW94) $23.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 128
ISBN: 9780896898189

* Finger Weaving Untangled, Carol James
Much akin to cardweaving in appearance the fascinating art of fingerweaving demystified through clear diagrams, photos and explanations based on analysis of historical artifacts. (CJ31) $20.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 64
ISBN: 9780978469504

* Fun With Chinese Knotting, Lydia Chen
With the focus on fashion accessories including hair ornaments, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, brooces, belts etc. with a variety of materials and beads 135 knot formations are illustrated with detailed instructions. (EC04) $27.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 160
ISBN: 0804836787

* Great Scot! A Beginner's Guide To Ply Split Braids..,linda Hendrickson
4-ply decorative cords, shaped braids and star ornaments workied in a most unusual technique form India tribsmaen. (LH06) $9.00
Binding: Saddle Stitch
Pages: 28

* Japanese Braiding, The Art Of Kumihimo, Jacqui Carey
Spiral bound edition of "Beginner's Guide to Braiding" (UO73) $22.00
ISBN: 9781844484263

* Knots, Peter Owen
More tan 50 of the most useful knots in clear step-by-step illustrations. (BS47) $12.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 80
ISBN: 9781845732127

* Kumihimo Wire Jewelry, Giovanna Imperia
A fresh approach to the traditional braiding technique of Japan. Working with the traditional tools as well as the popular round and square boards, together with plain and coated wire, a wide range of possibilities is presented through 20 projects. Basic techniques are covered. (RI48) $22.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 144
ISBN: 9780823085514

* Kumihimo, The Essence Of Japanese Braiding, Makiko Tada Read A Few Pges
An English translation of the 1980 Japanese language edition, detailing over 50 braids, and the techniques for working on the Marudai, Kakudai and the Ayatakedai. (LH24) $24.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 134
ISBN: 189165652X, 9781891656521

* Kumihimo, Techniques Of Japanese Plaiting, Jules and Kaethe Kliot Read A Few Pages
This traditional Japanese braid has developed into the highest order of braid technique and complexity. This book contains detailed illustrations and instructions on technique, tools, materials. It is designed as a guide to understanding the several Japanese pattern texts currently available. (LA16) $12.00
Binding: Saddle Stitch
Pages: 20
ISBN: 0916896110, 9780916896119

* Loop-Manipulation Braiding, Noemi Speiser
For the beginner, a clear, logical monograph in the understanding of this exciting finger manipulating technique. (UN53) $13.00
Binding: Saddle Stitch
Pages: 22

* Lucet Braiding: Variations On A Renaissance Cord, Elaine Fuller
Explorations beyond the common square cord using multiple threads, beads, gimp and ribbon, making spiral, flat and picot cords for trims, embroidery and costume accessories. Fully illustrated. (LE60) $12.00
Binding: Spiral
Pages: 32
ISBN: 1891656066, 9781891656064

Macrame Forms and Figures (E1819) $8.00

* Macrame In Toscana, Cristina Notore
Designs reflecting the rich traditions and complexity of this hand manipulated thread technique. Italian and English text. (EN17) $35.00
Binding: Saddle Stitch
Pages: 80
ISBN: 9788889262375

* Macrame Pattern Book, Marchen Ar T Studio
From the basics to developing repea patterns to planning and execution specific projetcs, all is covered by photos, diagrams and charts. Translated from Japanese. (SN69) $23.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 160
ISBN: 9781250034014

* Macrame, Sources Of Fine Knotting, Edited By Jules & Kaethe Kliot Read A Few Pges
The art of fine knotting by multi-thread techniques to create the richest form of openwork and fringes as explored through turn-of-the-century sources. Includes the Priscilla Macrame book. (LE49) $22.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 112
ISBN: 0916896978, 9780916896973

Macrame: The Art Of Creative Knotting (1967) (E1820) $35.00

* The Manual Of Braiding, Noemi Speiser
A fascinating monograph inclusive of most interlacing techniques from around the world including Ply Splitting, Sprang, Kumi Himo, flat and tubular braids, Warp twining and track plans using the May poly to illustrate complex braids. (comb) (AR98) $45.00
Binding: Comb
Pages: 163

* Comprehensive Treatise Of Braids I: Maru-Dai ,makiko Tada
Descriptions and instructions for 120 braids by color photo, diagram and instructions with historical background. Japanese text. (MT01) $94.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 168

* More Necklaces Braided On The Kmuihimo Disk, Karen Desousa
The basics and exciting projects with and without beads using the kumihmo disks. (AD05) $22.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 35

* Necklaces Braided On The Kumihimo Disk, Karen Desousa
Oriented to specific projects, a variety of projects clearly detailed using beads, decorative cords and imagination with instructions for using the Japanese braiding boards. (AD02) $22.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 33

* Old English Pattern Books For Loop Braiding, Noemi Speiser
A penetrating insight into braid structures in terms of classifictaion and organization, comparing manuscripts from the 15th and 17th c.. (comb) (AR93) $60.00
Binding: Comb
Pages: 133

* Ornamental Knots..Beaded Jewellery (UO53) $20.00
ISBN: 9781844482481

* Pocket Guide To Knots & Splices, Des Pawson
Knots and plaiting explored with a decorative eye and historical perspective. Color used to teach as well as provide ideas for decorative work. (BS46) $14.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 256
ISBN: 0785814469, 9780785814467

Round The Beading Twist (UN78) $20.00
ISBN: 0952322552, 9780952322559

"Round The Twist" Creative Cordmaking, Jacqui Carey
Ideas for creative cords covering techniqes, materials and finishing. (UN52) $18.00
Binding: Saddle Stitch
Pages: 28
ISBN: 0952322536, 9780952322535

* Sling Braiding Of The Andes, Adele Cahlander
An in depth, comprehensive study of Sling Braids, their history, use and traditons, composition and style. Includes numerous photos, some in color as well as instructions on technique. (AR81) $20.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 96
ISBN: 0937452033, 9780937452035

* Sprang Unsprung, Carol James
This basic finger weaving technique using fixed end warp threads with its many variations described in this well illustrated guide with examples of historic works. (CJ32) $25.00
Binding: Perfect Bound

* Taka-Dai Braids 1: Comprehensive Treatise Of Braids Iii. Makiko Tada
Exploration of the flat braid with patterns. English text. (MT05) $80.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 149

* Taka-Dai Braids 2: Comprehensive Treatise Of Braids Iv. Makiko Tada
Further explorations of the flat braid with patterns and dimensional possibilities. English text. (MT06) $80.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 155

* Taka-Dai Braids 3: Comprehensive Treatise Of Braids V. Makiko Tada
Further explorations of the flat braid with patterns and dimensional possibilities. English text. (MT07) $80.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 148
ISBN: 4925252151, 9784925252157

* Techniques Of Ply-Split Braiding, Peter Collingwood
indigenous to India, these hand manipulated braids are created by intertwining tightly twisted cords between the plys of adjacent cords to produce a structually integrated fabric suited for (camel) belts, bags, containers as well as 3-dimensional sculptural forms. (UN60) $60.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 120
ISBN: 1857251334, 9781857251333

* The Ultimate Book Of Decorative Knots, Lindsey Philpott
The fascination of knots as an art form, a folk craft, a skill, and a spiritual embodment. (NQ29) $30.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 627
ISBN: 9781602392427

Danish Text

Knyt Bredt (macrame) (E1929) $12.00
Binding: Perfect Bound

Knyt Med Halvstik (macrame) (E1926) $12.00
Binding: Saddle Stitch

French Text

Le Macrame, Dmc
A reproduction of early 20th c. DMC manual. (LI73) $27.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 46
ISBN: 9782350321004

Italian Text

* Macrame Tanti Progetti, Anna Meloni
Macrame designs for fringes, ornamenmt and jewelry. (CH80) $37.00
ISBN: 9788880398103

Japanese Text

* Comprehensive Treatise Of Braids Ii: Andean Sling Braids, Makiko Tada
Descriptions and instructions for braids by color photo, diagram and instructions with historical background. Uses braiding board. Japanese text. (MT02) $94.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 168

Braiding and Knotting, Etsuko Matsushita
Jewelry, bands and accessories by plaiting and braiding including kumi himo and Oriental knotting techniques. Japanese text. (JF45) $40.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 104
ISBN: 4837705960, 9784837705963

Promise Ring (braiding Technique), Ondori Publication
Learn how to make beautiful braided promise rings and bracelets. Excellent color diagrams and photos give easy to follow instructions for a wide selection of braids incluing textures, patterns and the addition of beads (different from patterns of JA83) . Japanese text. (JA80) $15.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 33
ISBN: 4277471110, 9784277471114

* Braiding Techniques [6356], Japan
Plaiting, knotting, weaving, finger looping, crochet and kumihimo explored in the creation of simple bands. Japanese text. (JG69) $12.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 44
ISBN: 4834763560

Decorative Knots [6274]
Numerous small projects with clear step-by-step photo instructions for cord manipulation Japanese text (JG21) $12.00
Binding: Saddle Stitch
Pages: 57
ISBN: 4834762742, 9784834762747

Finger Knotted Bands [9063]
Japanese "misanga" or decorative knotted bands in macrame style. (JJ44) $7.50
Binding: Saddle Stitch
Pages: 48
ISBN: 9784277490634

Finger Knotted Bands 150 [3128]
Japanese "misanga" or decorative knotted bands in macrame style. (JJ43) $16.00
Binding: Saddle Stitch
Pages: 60
ISBN: 9784277431286

* Flat Braids, Japanese
A wide variety of techniques and designs in making narrow flat braids. (JG80) $20.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 80
ISBN: 4834722589, 9784834722581

* Hanamusubi
Decorative flower knots clearly illustrated and suggestions for use. (JF51) $35.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 88
ISBN: 4473015769, 9784473015761

Hemp Accessory [4088]
Macrame decorative cords incorporating beads and colorful threads as suited for bracelets and chokers for both pets and pet owners. (JG68) $28.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 68
ISBN: 452904002X

* Hemp Rope Knots, Ondori
Fun things with rope from buttons and bead to dolls. Japanese text. (JI22) $14.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 48
ISBN: 4277430872, 9784277430876

* Himo Musubi Decorative Knotting [ 4104]
Ornamental knots by diagram and step-by-step photos with emphasis on jewelry. Includes knotting cord. Japanese text. (JG77) $29.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 66
ISBN: 4529040356, 9784529040358

I Love Quilling, Takako Naito
Quilling now reinvented in this new inspiring book from Japan in the same way they rediscovered felting. Three-dimensional figures, and of course vegetablew, fruits and cakes. (JL38) $46.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 78
ISBN: 9784817081773

* Knotted Accessories [ Himo Musubi]
The art of knotting as the basis for a variety or ornmental, decorative and wearable projects. (JG58) $26.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 82
ISBN: 4529038491, 9784529038492

Kumihimo: Strap, Key Holder, Misanga, Necklace, Makiko Tada
Several kumihimo projects using the Japanese Braiding Boards (TM27) $18.00 and (TM28) $18.00 . Full color step-by-step graphics and photos. Japanese text. (JG67) $16.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 60
ISBN: 427743035X, 9784277430357

Leather Braiding [2953]
Decorative braids for ornament and body wear. (JK66) $20.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 72
ISBN: 9784834729535

Oriental Knots, Ondori
A dozen oriental knots by clear photo step-by-step instriuctions and application to a variety of wearable and decorative accessories from jewelry to ties. (JG14) $7.50
Binding: Saddle Stitch
Pages: 56
ISBN: 4277490085, 4943309490089, 9784277490085

Rattan Craft, Yoshiko Jin
Novel plaiting techniques for decorative balls, baskets and decorative items using cords, reeds or other materials. Japanese text. (JG88) $30.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 80
ISBN: 427745108X, 9784277451086

* Hanamusubi: Traditional Japanese Flower-Knots. Toshiko Tanaka
Beautifully illustrated instructions for a wide variety of decorative knots. (JA58) $34.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 86
ISBN: 4763620800, 9784763620804

Spanish Text

* Bisuteria, Bolsos Y Decoracion Inspirados En Disenos Clasicos Con Macrame, Anna Meloni
Technique and treaditional projects in fine macrame. (AM51) $22.00
Binding: Saddle Stitch
Pages: 47
ISBN: 9788496777972

* Cuirso De Macrame #252, Realce
Basic marcame technique. (AM54) $12.00
Binding: Saddle Stitch
Pages: 23

* Elegantes Nudos De Macrame, Anna Meloni
Technique and fine projects in macrame. (AM52) $22.00
Binding: Saddle Stitch
Pages: 47
ISBN: 9788496777859

* Macrame, Donatella Ciotti
Contemporary macrame techniques through jewelry and decortive projects by step-by-step photos. (AM53) $45.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 95
ISBN: 9788496365773

* Macrame 1, Mym
Exquisite patterns for fringes with photo and graphic diagrams. (EM71) $18.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
Pages: 32