The Haapsalu Shawl: A Knitted Lace Tradition from Estonia
by Siiri Reimann, Aime Edasi
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"A glorious, coffee-table size book of knitted lace, Estonia and a binding love between the two. Not a simple pattern book, and certainly not a project book, but a time capsule into a far off world where the soul of a people is captured in the hands that guide the needles to create the indigenous patterns of a rich heritage. The photography capturing this world is rich and the drawings and charts make the techniques and patterns close to a hands-on learning experience."--Amazon.Tags
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this is the most beautiful lace book I have ever seen and if you love Estonian lace be sure to get yourself a copy while it is obtainable.
There are 14 celebrity patterns (patterns created for Estonian guests of honor like Greta Garbo), 16 Lily of the Valley patterns, 5 Pasqueflower, 24 leaf, 11 twig, 7 peacock tail, 5 Paw, 7 Head of Grain, 3 butterfly, 9 diamond, 22 “named patterns” = patterns from old and new that resemble their name or were named by their creator, and 9 lace edgings.
There are also pages on how to construct a Haapsalu shawl and scarf, and history of the craft. Finally the photographs are a feast for the eyes.
All patterns are charts so if you like written out patterns, this isn’t the book for you. But if you love show more nupps and are a fan of charted lace dictionaries you will love this book. show less
There are 14 celebrity patterns (patterns created for Estonian guests of honor like Greta Garbo), 16 Lily of the Valley patterns, 5 Pasqueflower, 24 leaf, 11 twig, 7 peacock tail, 5 Paw, 7 Head of Grain, 3 butterfly, 9 diamond, 22 “named patterns” = patterns from old and new that resemble their name or were named by their creator, and 9 lace edgings.
There are also pages on how to construct a Haapsalu shawl and scarf, and history of the craft. Finally the photographs are a feast for the eyes.
All patterns are charts so if you like written out patterns, this isn’t the book for you. But if you love show more nupps and are a fan of charted lace dictionaries you will love this book. show less
This is the loveliest lace book I have seen ever. It will be a reference book for a long time.
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