The techniques of rug weavingA classic in the field, with clear instructions and numerous illustrations, the book describes both old techniques and new technical developments. |
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User Review - fiberguildreno - LibraryThingThis is the definitive book on rug weaving, but even if you aren't a rug weaver, you will find an amazing variety of techniques and information in this rather large text. Warp and weft faced fabrics ... Read full review
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User Review - RuTemple - LibraryThingEven if you don't imagine yourself weaving rugs, Peter's work is well worth any weaver's time in reading, just for his insights and voice. It's also one of the five weaving books to be stranded on a desert island with. Read full review
Contents
Preface | 39 |
B The Requirements of a Modem Horizontal Rug Loom | 49 |
B Temples | 56 |
Copyright | |
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Common terms and phrases
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Bibliographic information
| Title | The techniques of rug weaving |
| Author | Peter Collingwood |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Watson-Guptill Publications, 1969 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | Dec 19, 2007 |
| ISBN | 0823052001, 9780823052004 |
| Length | 527 pages |
| Subjects | › Carpets Crafts & Hobbies / Rugs Crafts & Hobbies / Weaving Hand weaving Rugs Weaving |
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