Learn the ancient art of flat braiding (a method that predates the loom) and make beautiful woven sashes, belts, collars, neckties, and headbands. Fully diagrammed and illustrated, these directions show how to create original, expertly woven creations. Includes historical information on the techniques and designs used.
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Lots of History and patterns Believe it or not what you see on the cover can be done with fingerweaving, excellent directions and lots of pictures.
Finger Weaving Text When I decided to try my hand at learning how to finger weave; this was the only book I could find on the subject. Using this book I became fairly proficient at this skill. It has numerous illustrations of various finger weaving patterns and pictures of museum quality examples done by others. The book is in-expensive and I have used it successfully as a text for finger weaving classes that I have taught. Besides making headbands for my boonie-hats my intent was to teach this skill to other Boy Scouts so... more info
Good Book for a Beginner I purchased this book back in the summer when I wanted to get the basics of fingerweaving. The author explained the steps in great detail that even I could follow them and was successful at making my first handwoven sash. It does, however, require a lot of patience (and peace and quiet) to work on such an intricate project. Start off slowly with the diagonal and chevron patterns (the easiest) before tackling the others. All in all, I recommend this book.
FINGER WEAVING BOOK AND KIT Excellent book and kit, easy to read and follow for beginners. Offers various techniques for Cherokee finger weaving. Will teach you to make many brightly colored and beautifully patterned belts in traditional designs. Very concise.
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