Braiding, Macrame, Straw Work

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Foreign Language books are listed at the end of each section.

* 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] 256pgs (p) (UN16) $28.00

* The Art Of Hair Work, Hair Braiding And Jewelry Of Sentiment, Mark Campbell. Read First 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. ISBN 0-916896-31-5. 208pgs. (p) (LA65) $24.00

* Art Of Hitching Horsehair Barnett (DN01) $9.00

* Beads & Braids, Jacqui Carey.
Combining beads and Kumi Himo braids through 120 innovative samples with full instructions. 192p (p) (AR73) $50.00

* Beginner'S Guide To Braiding, The Craft Of Kumihimo. Jacqui Carey.
Six projects with tips on equipment and innovation. 64pgs (p) (AR89) $16.00

* Braiding & Knotting, Techniques & Projects, Constantine A. Bekash.
Republication of 1939 manual covering decoratinve techniques for belts, lanyards, mats, hats, bags, etc. 126pgs. (p) (DY65) $7.00

* Braids And Beyond, Jacqui Carey
A rich tour of braids from kumihimo to cardweaving. 56pgs (s) (UC01) $18.00

* 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. ISBN 1-891656-58-9. 159pgs. (p) (LF68) $20.00

* Celtic Knots For Beaded Jewelry, Suzen Millodot
Making the traditional three dimensional knots and combining with beads. 80pgs (p) (UN97) $20.00

* Chinese Braid Embroidery, Jacui Carey
The traditional Chinese "chan xiu" embroidery through history, technique and braid making. 128pgs (p) (UO16) $45.00

* Chinese Knots For Beaded Jewellery, Suzen Millodot.
Jewellery pieces utilizing a variety of ornamental knots. 80pgs (p) (SW93) $20.00

* Chinese Knotting, Lydia Chen.
The evolution of Chinese knotting with step by step instructions for 41 knotted creations with clear diagrams and photographs. 116pgs. (h) (EC01) $25.00

* Complete Book Of Knots & Ropework, Eric C Fry
in step-by step photos. Ninety-five knots, hitches, pl;saits, bends, splices. 98p (p) (DA54) $20.00

* 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. 160p (h) (EC06) $30.00

* 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. 100pgs. (p) (AR71) $40.00
* Decorative Knot Craft, Kim Sang Lan
(FW80) $20.00

* 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. 96pgs (p) (AR91) $18.00

* Fashionable Mourning Jewelry, Clothing, And Customs, Mary Brett
Ninteenth century mourning customs through hairwork, jewelry, cosutme, announcemnets, poetry and symbolism. 240pgs (h) (SJ79) $60.00

* 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. 160p (h) (EC04) $27.00

* Hair Work & Other Ladies' Fancy Work [1876], Mrs. C. S. Jones & Henry T. Williams. Read First Few Pages.
A fine collection of Victorian crafts as suited for a Lady from the Civil War Era, covering Hair Work (the only known recording of this esoteric technique as was used in the making of the unique memorial wreaths of this era), straw work, shell work, beadwork, featherwork and a large collection of ornamental and novelty items. 216pgs (p) (LH27) $24.00
Hairwork, Birgitta Sandstrom
The history of hairwork in Sweden and the Zorn Collection (B1912) $15.00

* The Knot Handbook, Maria Costantino
For every purpose, knots detailed by clear step-by-step photos. 256pgs (p) (TC37) $10.00

Knots Owen (BS37) $12.00

* Knots, Peter Owen
More tan 50 of the most useful knots in clear step-by-step illustrations. 80p (p) (BS47) $12.00

* Kumihimo, The Essence Of Japanese Braiding, Makiko Tada Read First Few Pages.
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. ISBN 1-891656-52-X. 134pgs (p) (LH24) $24.00

* Kumihimo, Techniques Of Japanese Plaiting, Jules And Kaethe Kliot. Read First 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. 20pgs. ISBN 0-916896-11-0 (s) (LA16) $12.00

* The Lock Of Hair, Alexanna Speight Read First Few Pages.
The classic and definitive work on hair and hair work originally published in 1872. The romantic history and illustrated details of the art of working in hair other than braided forms as popular in Victorian arts. 170pgs (p) (LH29) $28.00

* Loop-Manipulation Braiding, Noemi Speiser.
For the beginner, a clear, logical monograph in the understanding of this exciting finger manipulating technique. 22p (s) (UN53) $10.00

* 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. ISBN 1-891656-06-6. 32pgs (spiral) (LE60) $12.00

* The Lucette Book, Daniel C. Phelps And E.C. "Stan" Field
Variations of single and multiple cord braids on the lucet. 24pgs (spiral) (PP02) $12.00

* Macrame, Sources Of Fine Knotting, Edited By Jules & Kaethe Kliot. Read First Few Pages.
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. ISBN 0-916896-97-8. 112pgs (p) (LE49) $22.00