A Handweaver's Pattern Book: Revised Edition
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: light foxing on pages - otherwise fine.
A cornerstone reference in the world of handweaving, A Handweaver's Pattern Book: Revised Edition by Marguerite Porter Davison presents an exhaustive and authoritative collection of weaving drafts and patterns for both novice and experienced weavers alike. The work details hundreds of traditional patterns organized by structure and threading, making it an indispensable guide for anyone working at a loom. Written with clarity and practical precision, Davison instructs readers through the technical language of weaving with a straightforward, no-nonsense tone that has earned the book its legendary status in the craft community. Each pattern is accompanied by threading and tie-up diagrams, illustrating how complex structures can be achieved on four- and eight-harness looms. Decades after its original publication, this revised edition remains the definitive handbook for weavers seeking both inspiration and technical mastery.
Author: Marguerite Porter Davison
Format: Hardback
Published: 1983, Marguerite P. Davison, Publisher
Genre: Antiques & collectibles
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: light foxing on pages - otherwise fine.
A cornerstone reference in the world of handweaving, A Handweaver's Pattern Book: Revised Edition by Marguerite Porter Davison presents an exhaustive and authoritative collection of weaving drafts and patterns for both novice and experienced weavers alike. The work details hundreds of traditional patterns organized by structure and threading, making it an indispensable guide for anyone working at a loom. Written with clarity and practical precision, Davison instructs readers through the technical language of weaving with a straightforward, no-nonsense tone that has earned the book its legendary status in the craft community. Each pattern is accompanied by threading and tie-up diagrams, illustrating how complex structures can be achieved on four- and eight-harness looms. Decades after its original publication, this revised edition remains the definitive handbook for weavers seeking both inspiration and technical mastery.