The Weaving Handbook - by Asa Parson & Amica Sundstrom (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Weaving by hand is an ancient and fascinating art, encompassing hundreds of variations, techniques, and approaches to creating textiles of all shapes and sizes. Here, desiger and weaving expert êAsa Pèarson and professional textile curator Amica Sundstrèom have compiled a modern reference guide to the fundamental principles and practice of weaving for the novice and the experienced weaver alike"--Back cover

Book Synopsis

A practical and down-to-earth handbook for all skill levels.

Designer and weaving expert Åsa Pärson and professional textile curator Amica Sundström have come together to create the modern reference book that weavers worldwide have always longed for--both inspiration and essential guidebook, for the novice and the experienced weaver alike, filled with engaging sample projects, in-depth discussions of techniques and materials, review of cloth textures and types, and explanations of weaving methods and levels of quality.

• Try out sample projects ranging from the elegantly simple to the increasingly complex, covering a wide range of weaving techniques
• Understand the principles behind the arrangement and preparation of the loom
• Learn about weaving tools of all shapes and sizes, and how to use them
• Discover the differences between various fibers and fabric types, and their looks, feels, and visual effects
• And so much more!

Review Quotes

"This book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in Scandinavian-style weaving, and in particular, anyone wanting to learn to weave on a countermarch or counterbalance loom." --Handwoven Magazine

"Once the projects inspire the weaver, there is information on looms and tools that would be useful to many, especially new weavers bewildered by weaving equipment. ...A pleasant addition was the section on materials. We are notorious in the weaving community for not spending enough time learning about the yarns we weave. The images of the thread wraps used in the projects are backed up with information in the text. Not only does this help educate the reader about the projects [in the book], but the information will be beneficial for future projects." --Heddlecraft Magazine

About the Author

Amica Sundström is a textile aficionado at heart. She is well-versed within her field, with a wide scope and a lot of in-depth detail, especially within the weaving. At an early stage during her education, she specialized in reconstructions of prehistoric and historical textiles, which brought on the desire to learn more of their context, which is why she continued by studying archaeology and textile history. Working at the Swedish History Museum where she works as a curator, in charge of the textile collections. She is a much-appreciated speaker within the field of textiles, and specifically prehistoric textiles and dress. Amica currently resides in Stockholm, Sweden.

Åsa Pärson is a graduate of the Swedish School of Textiles in Borås and the University College of Arts, Crafts, and Design in Stockholm. When designing textiles Pärson is reductive in her approach, allowing only the essential elements to remain. Her designs reflect her preference for fixed structures and have a clean, simple, and timeless expression. She currently resides in Stockholm, Sweden.