Spinning and Weaving

by Lynn Huggins-Cooper

Overview

This book offers a whistle-stop guide to the history of spinning and weaving. The story begins in prehistory when people first wove yarns to create clothing and blankets. The book explores the ways in which spinning and weaving has continued to be important throughout human history (or should that be herstory), in artistic, economic and functional terms.

The second part of the book brings us up to date, via interviews with modern day spinning and weaving artisans. These textiles artists generously allowed the author a window into their studios and discussed the way they use and adapt traditional methods, techniques and tools for the twenty first century. Photos of their work, and their working environment offers a unique view into the world of this ancient craft.

Finally, if you are inspired to try your hand at this fascinating and most ancient of crafts, the book also has a resources section. It includes a valuable list of suppliers of fiber, dyes, tools and yarn, as well as information about training courses, useful websites and more – everything you need to get started.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781526724526
Publisher:	Pen and Sword
Publication date:	11/08/2019
Series:	Heritage Crafts and Skills
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.50(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Lynn Huggins-Cooper is a widely published author. When she is not writing, she is in the studio creating art for exhibition. She is a textiles artist, working in natural and found materials, and mixed media, and her work is influenced by the 360 hectare woodland that begins at the bottom of her garden. She is a member of the Heritage Crafts Association, and the International Felt makers Association. She lives with her husband and daughter in the north east of England.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Heritage Crafts vii

Chapter 1 Introduction to Spinning and Weaving 1

Chapter 2 Ancient Spinning and Weaving 5

Chapter 3 Roman Spinning and Weaving 9

Chapter 4 Spinning and Weaving in Ancient Egypt 11

Chapter 5 Mediaeval Spinning and Weaving AD 476-1492 15

Chapter 6 Tudor and Stuart Spinning and Weaving 1485-1603 19

Chapter 7 Georgian Era Spinning and Weaving 1714-1837 25

Chapter 8 Victorian Spinning and Weaving 1837-1901 35

Chapter 9 Twentieth Century Spinning and Weaving 43

Chapter 10 Modern Spinning and Weaving 49

Chapter 11 Artisan Interviews 53

Chapter 12 Directory of Suppliers 107

Chapter 13 Wool and Fibre Festivals 109

Chapter 14 Training Courses and Spinning Guilds 111

Chapter 15 Useful Books and Websites 113

Index 117