
The Techniques of Sprang
Plaiting on Stretched Threads
Peter Collingwood(Author)
The Lyons Press
Published in December 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
324 pages
978-1-55821-967-0 (ISBN)
Description
A groundbreaking study first published more than twenty years ago and long unavailable, this is the definitive work on the fabric-making process known as sprang. For at least 3,500 years, this finger-controlled technique has been used where a stretch fabric was required, but its revival today is based mainly on its many decorative and structural possibilities. In addition to chapters on the definition, history, and terminology of sprang and equipment and setup, the book covers the immense range of sprang techniques, illustrated with 160 diagrams and photographs of samples. A practical book for those who want to learn and explore the technique, it is also valuable for textile students and researchers. (71/2 X 91/2, 324 pages, b&w photos, diagrams)
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Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Guilford
United States
Publishing group
Rowman & Littlefield
Edition type
New edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
b&w photographs
Dimensions
Height: 245 mm
Width: 190 mm
Weight
41 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-55821-967-0 (9781558219670)
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