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This book presents six tapestries and textiles, each examined to reveal the stories, motifs, and techniques woven into them. It blends historical context with practical guidance, offering step‑by‑step projects that enable primary and intermediate readers to create their own textile pieces. The chapters cover a range of handicraft traditions, textile fabrics, and the broader textile industry, making it an engaging resource for anyone interested in the art and history of fabric as both decoration and narrative.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Food, Sports & Hobbies/Crafts & Hobbies
Authors: Louise Spilsbury
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