Category: Ethnic Textiles
About traditional and ethnic weaving techniques.
Woven Bands
Weaving Bands, Belts and Braids on small looms
Blue Skirts and Golden Belts
Blue Skirts and Golden Belts – an exhibit of Viking age textiles in Finland
Verulamium Spindles and Looms
The Verulamium museum has an impressive collection of spinning and weaving tools.
V-Neck Shaping on a Loom
How to shape a V-neckline on the loom.
Viking Textiles
Viking textiles and clothing were influenced by the cultures in which they traveled
Saami
Saami band weaving and textiles
Handiscola Project
Handiscola Handiscola was an EU project that brought together participants from European countries to learn and increase appreciation for traditional handicrafts. Birch Bark Basketry Instructions for weaving baskets with birch bark (in .pdf format). The English translation begins on Page 11. Bookbinding Ceramics Embroidery Instructions for basic embroidery stitches and some lovely floral motifs. Felting … Continue reading “Handiscola Project”
Handiscola Project
Handiscola – an EU funded project to teach historic Finnish textile crafts.