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Woven Together: Weavers & Their Stories
Weaving, as a traditional technique of interlacing yarns or fiber, has a long history and has been given many forms over the years. This book will invite 20 DIYers, designers, artists, and craftsmen to talk about their weaving stories. These projects are diverse, from traditional basket weaving in eastern Asia, woven wall hangings made by self-taught craftspeople, to artistic pieces done by designers and artists. Readers are able to look into the production process and detailed patterns of these projects.
Featured projects Bamboo, grass, and rattan weaving; DIY textile weaving, such as wall hangings, rugs, and home decorations; artistic installations.
Featured projects Bamboo, grass, and rattan weaving; DIY textile weaving, such as wall hangings, rugs, and home decorations; artistic installations.
224 pages, Hardcover
Published May 19, 2020
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July 28, 2023
There’s a lot to like about this book. Reading a physical copy supports the message of making. Turning the pages of textured paper while reading the book reinforces the tactile experience of making.
I was particularly inspired by artists like Aggeliki Dimitriadou and Rie Endo, who practice with local and natural materials and natural dyes , reinforcing the connectivity between craft, art, and the environment.
Each artist is tastefully profiled, identifying tools and materials used. There is certainly a wide breadth of types of weaving, inspiration and how each artist approaches their craft. Nompumelelo from Studio Nom, who makes some astounding geometric shapes, was the one artist who cited “hands” as tools - an in plain sight observation that to me revealed the true message of craft - the use of our hands in the execution!
One thing, however, that really riled me was the omission of linen in the second chapter “List of Multiple Weaving Materials”. Really????? That’s like omitting chocolate and vanilla as flavors used in baking. Many artists profiled in the book listed linen as their one of their materials. So why was it omitted here? And nylon was listed as a “Rare Fiber”. Sigh. It almost stopped me from reading the rest of the book. There’s no accounting for taste, but it made me question the authenticity of the author(s).
I was particularly inspired by artists like Aggeliki Dimitriadou and Rie Endo, who practice with local and natural materials and natural dyes , reinforcing the connectivity between craft, art, and the environment.
Each artist is tastefully profiled, identifying tools and materials used. There is certainly a wide breadth of types of weaving, inspiration and how each artist approaches their craft. Nompumelelo from Studio Nom, who makes some astounding geometric shapes, was the one artist who cited “hands” as tools - an in plain sight observation that to me revealed the true message of craft - the use of our hands in the execution!
One thing, however, that really riled me was the omission of linen in the second chapter “List of Multiple Weaving Materials”. Really????? That’s like omitting chocolate and vanilla as flavors used in baking. Many artists profiled in the book listed linen as their one of their materials. So why was it omitted here? And nylon was listed as a “Rare Fiber”. Sigh. It almost stopped me from reading the rest of the book. There’s no accounting for taste, but it made me question the authenticity of the author(s).
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