The Salish were known as the weavers of the Pacific Northwest. They used the materials around them, hair from mountain goats, and fibers from native plants such as Indian hemp and stinging nettle.… Read more...
Cedar Bark Weaving – Anna Billy
As part of the Gibsons Landing Fibre Festival, held during the week of August 13 – 19, 2001, Anna Billy taught a class in traditional cedar bark weaving.… Read more...
Cedar Bark Weaving
The cedar tree was a very versatile material, used by the First Nations peoples of the Pacific northwest. The bark yields a red dye and can be woven into baskets,hats and spun into fine clothing.… Read more...
Andean Weaving
Follow these links to sunnier climates and wonderful weaving sites.
Nilda lives in the mountains of Peru. She has tended sheep since she was small.… Read more...
Doukhobor weaving
>Living in the Kootenays in British Columbia, I am fortunate to have experienced some of the rich heritage that the Doukhobor community provides.… Read more...
Woven Bands
Weaving in narrow strips or bands has been done for many centuries and in many cultures. Tablet weaving with cards is traceable to the early Iron Age.… Read more...