Muscat International Award for Innovation and Creativity in Crafts
muscat international festival for arts, heritage and creativity 2011 – album of the winning entries.
muscat international festival for arts, heritage and creativity 2011 – album of the winning entries.
Discusses the clothing, jewelry, carpets, and other decorative arts of the people of the Turkestan region and describes the people’s way of life.
The right finishing touch can mean as much to a piece of weaving as the right frame for a picture. This book shows how to make and add handles to bags, how to join widths of handwoven materials, how to make and secure decorative fringes, how to warp the end of braids and miter corners, …
This is the most comprehensive manual written on natural dyes since the early 1800s. Jim Liles has rescued ancient skills from near-extinction and shared them in a book that will inspire, challenge, and guide the modern dyer.
Braided, knitted, hooked, or woven: today’s handmade rugs have a newfound sophistication that goes far beyond the utilitarian creations of the past. An acclaimed designer proves just how vibrant and colorful these patterns can be, as she presents the most popular techniques in use right now-along with invaluable guidance on every aspect of the craft. …
This book is a showcase of crafted products created by small manufacturers. Its in more demand than ever and small manufacturers are experiencing an overwhelming renaissance. We are looking for products that last and have their own histories; things that meld form, function, and emotion into a compelling entity. This desire will continue to shape …