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Felting
Price: $12.99
ISBN: 9781526724656
Pub Date: 2021-06-09
Format: Digital download
Imprint: Pen and Sword History
176 Pages
This book offers a journey through the history of the ancient craft of felting from the earliest times, when people first discovered that animal fibre, moisture and friction created a durable, warm fabric. Felt has been used for everything from apparel to housing; it has been used for practical, decorative and even religious applications.
Willow Working
Price: $9.99
ISBN: 9781526724618
Pub Date: 2020-12-28
Format: Digital download
Imprint: Pen and Sword History
120 Pages
This book offers a whistle-stop guide to the history of basketry and willow weaving. The story begins in prehistory when people first wove plant fibres together to create containers, shelters and fences.
Spinning and Weaving
Price: $13.99
ISBN: 9781526724533
Pub Date: 2019-12-19
Format: Digital download
Imprint: Pen and Sword History
128 Pages
This book offers a whistle-stop guide to the history of spinning and weaving. The story begins in prehistory when people first wove yarns to create clothing and blankets.
Leatherwork and Tanning
Price: $14.97
ISBN: 9781526724496
Pub Date: 2018-07-30
Format: Digital download
Imprint: Pen and Sword History
128 Pages
This book offers a whistle-stop guide to the history of leathercraft and tanning. The story begins in prehistory when people discovered, perhaps by chance, that skins exposed to smoke or accidentally soaked in autumnal puddles lasted longer. Skins were a valuable resource, used for everything from clothing to shelter, blankets and vessels.
Felting
Price: $12.99
ISBN: 9781526724656
Pub Date: 2021-06-09
Format: Digital download
Imprint: Pen and Sword History
176 Pages
Willow Working
Price: $9.99
ISBN: 9781526724618
Pub Date: 2020-12-28
Format: Digital download
Imprint: Pen and Sword History
120 Pages
Spinning and Weaving
Price: $13.99
ISBN: 9781526724533
Pub Date: 2019-12-19
Format: Digital download
Imprint: Pen and Sword History
128 Pages
Leatherwork and Tanning
Price: $14.97
ISBN: 9781526724496
Pub Date: 2018-07-30
Format: Digital download
Imprint: Pen and Sword History
128 Pages