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Straw Plaiting: Heritage Techniques for Hats, Trimmings, Bags and Baskets

Straw Plaiting: Heritage Techniques for Hats, Trimmings, Bags and Baskets

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A must-have for anyone interested in working with straw and an astonishing contribution to the preservation of this endangered craft. This book provides a makers guide to the history and craft of straw plaiting, with step-by-step diagrams and over 50 previously unpublished patterns and techniques from around the world. It aims to change the craft's listing as Critically Endangered and help preserve the skills of straw plaiting.

Format: Hardback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 17 August 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC


A vital resource for anyone passionate about working with straw, this remarkable book makes a significant contribution to the preservation of this endangered craft.

Jay Blades MBE, Co-Chair of Heritage Crafts, presents an engaging makers guide to the rich history and intricate craft of straw plaiting. With detailed step-by-step diagrams, this book offers a comprehensive walkthrough of the techniques involved. Straw plaiting has been a versatile art form for centuries, creating a wide range of accessories, from hats and baskets to handbags, trimmings, and homewares, across the globe. Once employing tens of thousands of people in the UK alone, the craft is now categorized as Critically Endangered on the Heritage Crafts Red List.

This book aims to reverse that decline, presenting over 50 previously unpublished patterns and techniques from various parts of the world. These patterns and techniques will empower you to delve into the history of straw plaiting and preserve its invaluable skills. For each pattern, you will follow detailed step-by-step diagrams and instructions, gaining insights into the materials, tools, and preparation involved. Once you have mastered the plaiting techniques, you will be able to develop your own skills, experimenting with a variety of materials, including straw and recycled materials, to create beautiful and unique pieces.

By exploring the world of straw plaiting through this book, you will not only deepen your understanding of this craft but also contribute to its preservation for future generations.

Weight: 1578g
Dimension: 287 x 224 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789940756

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