The Techniques of Rug Weaving [Hardcover]

Peter Collingwood (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1968

The author of this book, a doctor for five years, left medicine to take up hand weaving in 1950. Since then, he has lived by weaving rugs and wall-hangings, and by writing on and teaching textile techniques, especially in America.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 528 pages
• Publisher: Faber and Faber; 1st US edition edition (December 1968)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0571083331
• ISBN-13: 978-0571083336
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.7 x 2.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,145,842 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The classic user friendly "how to" book of rug weaving., July 26, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Techniques of Rug Weaving (Hardcover)

Any hand weaver who is serious about weaving more than one rug needs this book in their library. It is easy to follow and it covers a comprehensive range of techniques. The diagrams are clear and the text is easy to follow. It is possible to skim and to leap across whole chapters to follow your interest. If it has one drawback it is that most of the photographs of Collingwood's own work are in black and white. If you have the inclination towards rugs and the inspiration, Collingwood will support you to avoid the pitfalls and plan the fulfillment of your creative spirit

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Th Techniques of Rug Weaving, January 30, 2005

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penelope "weaver maven" (santa barbara, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Techniques of Rug Weaving (Hardcover)

A classic rug weaving book, a must for any serious weaver, though somewhat complex, the information is unique, the creative possibilities are fully explored.

10 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Weaving rugs, November 8, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Techniques of Rug Weaving (Paperback)

This is a thorough book, but difficult to understand for beginners. It is dry and complicated to get through and I would only recommend it as a reference, not necessarily a working book. There are others much easier to use for general rug weaving instruction.