A Rug Weaver's Source Book: A Compilation of Rug Weaving Techniques

by Linda Collier Ligon

Book Overview

Eight rug weavers tell in detail how they go about doing what they do. Covered are design, materials, edges and tension, and finishing. A rug illustrates each subject. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0934026165
• ISBN13: 9780934026161
• Release Date: January 1984
• Publisher: Interweave Press
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 1.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.6" x 10.9"

Customer Reviews

Contents

Rug Weavers Source Book by linda ligon introduction by martha stanley "Eight different craftspeople, all masterful weavers, teachers and writers, simply tell in considerable detail how they go from doing what they do.... The keystone of each chapter is a rug designed especially to illustrate the discussion with specific details. Plain weave, twill, rya, warp-face and block weave rugs are considered in depth: there are excursions into special areas like shaft switching and cardwoven selvedges to pique your interest..... You'll pore over color photographs of striking handwoven rugs in complementary interior settings. You'll find intricate processes clarified in accurate black and white line drawings..... But most of all, you'll be more ready than ever to go to the loom and weave your own rug. "-from back cover. An Invaluable resource for rug weaver's of all skill levels.

Positive review about a useful book

This is a very useful book for anybody who is new to weaving rugs. Each chapter is written by a weaving artist/craftsperson who specializes in a particular weave structure for a specific type of rug. There are patterns with drafts and guidelines and tips for mastering the required techniques for each type of rug. Occasionally, an author might deter a beginner from attempting a rug, considering that some of the material is difficult to work with. It is up to the newbey whether or not they wish to go ahead and weave that rug, anyway, particularly those rugs requiring linen warps. There is a rug for everybody in this book and a rug for every part of the house. The colour photo illustrations are very inspirational and there is a nice little bio of each author.