hand weaving

Instructions for making some twenty gift or household items using different weaving techniques.

A brief history of weaving, instructions for basic weaving steps and making a loom, and directions for three simple projects.

Simple instructions for making several kinds of looms and weaving on them, with suggestions for various projects.

Angela, a young Maya girl, is taught the traditional art of weaving, practicing the seven sacred designs that demonstrate not only her technical ability but her connection to her people and spiritual heritage.

Ten-year-old Jaclyn learns the art of Navajo weaving from her grandmother, from shearing sheep and dying wool to reciting traditional weaving stories.

Introduces the basic techniques and materials of weaving without a loom, including instructions for making weaving frames and for weaving many projects. Includes information on the history of weaving.

Describes the techniques used in weaving such items as a collar, doll, tunic, picture, lamp shade, and room divider without a loom.