{"product_id":"norwegian-pick-up-bandweaving-by-schiffer-publishing","title":"Norwegian Pick-Up Bandweaving by Schiffer Publishing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFulfilled by our friends at Schiffer Publishing\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor the first time in English, a complete book about Norwegian pick-up bandweaving—from its fascinating history to beautiful bands you can make yourself, with more than 100 pattern charts from bands in museum collections. Part 1 tells the story of how these bands were used in the rural communities of 18th and 19th century Norway, as stocking bands, swaddling bands, sending bands, and more. Part 2 looks closely at twenty bands brought to America by Norwegian immigrants, and what they tell us about traditional patterns, colors, and materials. Part 3 has clear and concise instructions for weaving pick-up on simple, traditional band heddles, and these instructions can also be adapted to other kinds of looms. Meticulously researched, easy-to-read, and profusely illustrated, this book is destined to become a classic in the field. It will interest not only weavers but anyone who appreciates textile arts, folk costumes, and Norwegian culture. For the first time in English, a complete book about Norwegian pick-up bandweaving—from its fascinating history to beautiful bands you can make yourself, with more than 100 pattern charts from bands in museum collections. Part 1 tells the story of how these bands were used in the rural communities of 18th and 19th century Norway, as stocking bands, swaddling bands, sending bands, and more. Part 2 looks closely at twenty bands brought to America by Norwegian immigrants, and what they tell us about traditional patterns, colors, and materials. Part 3 has clear and concise instructions for weaving pick-up on simple, traditional band heddles, and these instructions can also be adapted to other kinds of looms. Meticulously researched, easy-to-read, and profusely illustrated, this book is destined to become a classic in the field. It will interest not only weavers but anyone who appreciates textile arts, folk costumes, and Norwegian culture. The fascinating cultural history of Norwegian pick-up bandweaving, including lessons \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe fascinating cultural history of Norwegian pick-up bandweaving, including lessons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn to make your own bands with these step-by-step instructions, supplemented by over 100 pattern charts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe first time the Norwegian form of this art has been examined and celebrated in English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e[AuthorName]By Heather Torgenrud[\/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Heather Torgenrud has woven pick-up bands for more than forty years, taught many classes, and published her work in \u003cem\u003eHandwoven \u003c\/em\u003emagazine.[\/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]152 illustrations[\/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][\/CoAuthor][SubTitle][\/SubTitle][ColorPattern]152 illustrations[\/ColorPattern]","brand":"VYSN","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":42650486702174,"sku":"carro-15773945","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/6555\/6830\/files\/9780764347511.jpg?v=1776285450","url":"https:\/\/impossible-girls-2.myshopify.com\/products\/norwegian-pick-up-bandweaving-by-schiffer-publishing","provider":"Impossible girl's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}