Manual of Swedish Handweaving

by Ulla Cyrus-Zetterström

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An instructional guide for weaving in the swedish tradition and beyond. Diagrams and photos on nearly every page accompany in depth text describing the inter-lacemeny of threads for nearly 300 woven structures and techniques. A smaller section goes into detail on project planning and loom preparation - 16 color plate.

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Earlier edition of the book by Ulla Cyrus-Zetterstrom, with pre-marriage name. Longer book, slightly more focus on classical Swedish structures.

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Updated classic with more (and color) photographs of structures and artworks

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Manual of Swedish handweaving by Ulla Cyrus-Zetterström (1977)

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Indeholder "Vævningen och dess redskap", "Bindingslärä med konstvävnader", "Bindingsanalys", "Inställningsberäkning", "Garnberäkning", "Vävredskap, speciella", "Sakregister".

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