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OverviewThe first book on how to create handwoven passementerie (ornamental fringe, tassels, braid, piping, and more) using widely available materials In this hands-on introduction to one of the rarest of textile crafts, artist and designer Ashdown combines her mastery of the centuries-old skills with a vibrant, contemporary aesthetic. Learn centuries-old methods and how to apply them to make contemporary ornamental trimmings. . 11 guided projects for home and wardrobe, from Chanel-style jacket fringe to braided edging for a window blind. . For beginner and intermediate weavers; requires only a simple frame loom, like those commonly sold by craft retailers . Additional audiences include fashion/clothing-focus crafters, textile artists, embroiderers, and knitters AUTHOR: Elizabeth Ashdown, one of only a few professional passementerie artists working in the UK today, has been credited with reinvigorating this endangered heritage craft. She combines the centuries-old skills with a contemporary aesthetic to create acclaimed artworks. Her master classes in passementerie have a long waiting list, and her work has been featured in publications such as Embroidery Magazine, Pom Pom Quarterly, Crafts Magazine, The Textile Eye, Selvedge, Living Etc, and Homes & Gardens. Her studio is in London, UK. www.elizabethashdown.co.uk 200 colour images Full Product DetailsAuthor: Elizabeth AshdownPublisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd Imprint: Schiffer Publishing Ltd Weight: 0.907kg ISBN: 9780764367182ISBN 10: 0764367188 Pages: 160 Publication Date: 15 December 2023 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews"In this hands-on introduction to one of the rarest of textile crafts, artist and designer Elizabeth Ashdown combines her mastery of the centuries-old skills with a vibrant, contemporary aesthetic.""" Author InformationElizabeth Ashdown, one of only a few professional passementerie artists working in the UK today, has been credited with reinvigorating this endangered heritage craft. She combines the centuries-old skills with a contemporary aesthetic to create acclaimed artworks. Her master classes in passementerie have a long waiting list, and her work has been featured in publications such as Embroidery Magazine, Pom Pom Quarterly, Crafts Magazine, The Textile Eye, Selvedge, Living Etc, and Homes & Gardens. Her studio is in London, UK. www.elizabethashdown.co.uk Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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