Raffia Work
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: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Fair - Rubbed edges and bumping on spine and corners
For the craft enthusiast seeking to master one of the most versatile and rewarding of traditional handcrafts, Raffia Work by Rosemary Brinley stands as an authoritative and practical guide to working with this natural fibre. The former Editor of Popular Handicrafts, Brinley draws on her considerable expertise to instruct readers in the full range of techniques required to create beautiful, functional objects from raffia — from basketry and weaving to decorative embroidery and novelty items. The work presents a comprehensive survey of the craft, walking the reader through foundational skills before progressing to more ambitious projects, making it an invaluable resource for beginners and seasoned crafters alike. Published by the renowned W. & G. Foyle Ltd. of London, the book sits within a distinguished tradition of British handicraft literature, reflecting a mid-twentieth-century cultural enthusiasm for practical, hands-on creativity. Brinley's clear, methodical prose ensures that every technique is accessible without sacrificing the depth that serious practitioners demand — leaving the reader wondering just how much beauty can be coaxed from so humble a material.
Author: Rosemary Brinley
Format: Hardback
Genre: Antiques & collectibles
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Fair - Rubbed edges and bumping on spine and corners
For the craft enthusiast seeking to master one of the most versatile and rewarding of traditional handcrafts, Raffia Work by Rosemary Brinley stands as an authoritative and practical guide to working with this natural fibre. The former Editor of Popular Handicrafts, Brinley draws on her considerable expertise to instruct readers in the full range of techniques required to create beautiful, functional objects from raffia — from basketry and weaving to decorative embroidery and novelty items. The work presents a comprehensive survey of the craft, walking the reader through foundational skills before progressing to more ambitious projects, making it an invaluable resource for beginners and seasoned crafters alike. Published by the renowned W. & G. Foyle Ltd. of London, the book sits within a distinguished tradition of British handicraft literature, reflecting a mid-twentieth-century cultural enthusiasm for practical, hands-on creativity. Brinley's clear, methodical prose ensures that every technique is accessible without sacrificing the depth that serious practitioners demand — leaving the reader wondering just how much beauty can be coaxed from so humble a material.