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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

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Fiber Craft Heritage: Easy-To-Learn Textile Techniques from the Stone Age to Today, with 52 Try-It Projects

Fiber Craft Heritage: Easy-To-Learn Textile Techniques from the Stone Age to Today, with 52 Try-It Projects

Fischer, Doris

Hardcover

Ancient History GeneralTextilesWeaving & Spinning

Publisher Price: $44.99

ISBN10: 0764369628
ISBN13: 9780764369629
Publisher: Schiffer Craft
Published: Aug 28 2025
Pages: 304
Weight: 3.21
Height: 1.26 Width: 7.85 Depth: 10.20
Language: English
A celebration of the rich heritage of fiber art and its connection to modern makers.

Discover the artistry and history behind 14 traditional textile techniques in this richly illustrated, deeply researched guide for fiber enthusiasts of all levels. Fischer, an archaeological field supervisor specializing in the history and techniques of traditional fiber arts, unveils the processes our ancestors created for spinning, weaving, braiding, and more.
  • Learn by doing: make thread, yarn, straw rope, patterned cords, fabrics, and more.
  • Focuses on sustainable, all-natural materials such as nettle, flax, hemp, and wool.
  • 388 detailed photos make techniques clear and help preserve traditional craftsmanship.
  • Includes tool-making directions for 21 types of historical textile tools, using branches and scrap wood.

The blend of hands-on guidance and fascinating historical context makes this book an essential resource for anyone passionate about preserving and understanding the interconnected world of fiber arts.

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