Fiber Craft Heritage
Easy-to-Learn Textile Techniques from the Stone Age to Today, with 52 Try-It Projects
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Publishing:28th Oct '25
£40.99
This title is due to be published on 28th October, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
A celebration of the rich heritage of fiber art and its connection to modern makers.
Discover the artistry and history behind 14 traditional textile techniques in this richly illustrated, deeply researched guide for fiber enthusiasts of all levels. Doris Fischer, an archaeological field supervisor specializing in the history and techniques of traditional fiber arts, unveils the processes our ancestors created for spinning, weaving, braiding, and more with natural fibers such as wool and flax. Celebrate the enduring cultural legacy of these crafts with 52 “Try It!” projects for makers eager to explore their historical roots.
- Learn to make thread, yarn, straw rope, patterned cords, fabrics, and more.
- Focuses on sustainable, all-natural materials such as nettle, flax, hemp, and wool.
- Explore 14 core techniques rooted in fiber art heritage, including spinning without a wheel, fingerloop braiding, sprang, and more.
- 388 detailed photos make techniques clear and help preserve traditional craftsmanship.
- With 31 "Try It!" textile projects, readers can actively practice and connect with the history of fiber arts through hands-on experience.
- A detailed tool-making section offers directions for 21 types of historical textile tools, using branches and scrap wood.
The blend of hands-on guidance and fascinating historical context makes this book an essential resource for anyone passionate about preserving and understanding the interconnected world of fiber arts.
“From fiber prep to thread spinning and rope twisting to the production of tapes and braids and the finishing of various textiles, everything is included. Perfect for anyone who loves textiles made from natural materials and is interested in rare crafts.” -- Holunderelfe Magazine
“Leverages experts at living history museums for the step-by-step instructions that make this book a great option for hobbyists looking to cover multiple techniques in one volume . . . Includ[es] a variety of processes to put these threads to use. Photos, diagrams, and clear instructions make this portion incredibly helpful for reenactors, fiber artists, and craftspeople who do not have access to the raw materials, but would like to try or demonstrate traditional cording, braiding, or band weaving ways . . . The suggestions for tools are sticks, playing cards, cardboard, and other household items, targeting a wider audience of casual readers and allowing people to try out these lost ways without a major investment . . . If you are interested in getting into fiber arts, this is a great book for exploring a wide variety of processes. The color photos and simple implementation options for nearly every process mentioned provides the reader with an easy starting point.” -- EXARC Journal (rev. by Christina Spaulding) (Intl. Organisation of Archaeological Open-Air Museums and Experimental Archaeology)
“This fascinating history of textile crafts encourages people to try them out . . . Introductions to the techniques are followed by clear instructions with useful project ideas, supplemented by practical tips.” -- Schreibkultur Lifestyle Magazine
“A highly recommended book for anyone interested in the material culture of textiles, and one that may become a standard work on historical textile techniques.” -- Netzwerk Mode Textil (Fashion Textile Network Association)
ISBN: 9780764369629
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 45g
304 pages