A Simplified Guide to Historical Tablet Weaving

Download or read book A Simplified Guide to Historical Tablet Weaving written by B. Sæmundarson D and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-05 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring an in depth guide on getting started with tablet weaving, as well as a collection of historically sourced patterns, A Simplified Guide to Historical Tablet Weaving is the ideal resource for those interested in the history of tablet weaving.A Simplified Guide to Historical Tablet Weaving includes complete instructions for warping your tablets, setting up a backstrap loom, reading patterns, troubleshooting common problems, and step-by-step diagrams to teach yourself the Simple Technique. To complement the library of annotated illustrations, every diagram is accompanied by a simple, easy to read explanation to support a wide range of learning ability.Making historical reproduction a simple task, this book also includes 31 tablet weaving patterns based on archaeological artefacts. Every pattern includes detailed information about the cultural and historical significance of the textile fragment, a date range, and material analysis. Each band includes an up-to-date summary of academic research surrounding the burial context of the original find, including many details never published in English before! A Simplified Guide to Historical Tablet Weaving is a treasure trove of rare and unique bands.