Tag Archives: Weaving

Backstrap Weaving- Putting Down Roots and Weaving a Guatemalan Tree (Part 1)

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Art for Housewives

Originally posted on Backstrap Weaving:
PUTTING DOWN ROOTS AND WEAVING A GUATEMALAN TREE (PART ONE) It is exciting how much interest there is out there in backstrap weaving. Some people are attracted to all the beautiful pick-up patterns they have…

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The weaving of Guatemala

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Art for Housewives

Why Evolution Is True When I say that Guatemala is a colorful country, I mean that literally. The descendants of the Maya pride themselves on their weaving, and the women turn out in the most elaborate and wonderful clothes.  I … Continue reading →

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Mavis Ngallametta and Wonderful Weaving

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Art for Housewives

Mavis Ngallametta Mavis is the leading elder for the Wik Women Weavers working in Aurukun (Aurukun is an Indigenous community in far North Queensland, Australia). She makes baskets from  found fishing nets, raffia and marine rope.  Before, her ancestors would … Continue reading →

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Cardboard looms and Vacation Weaving

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Art for Housewives

A Community Weaving Project at the Museum of Contemporary Craft Looming Thoughts blog + Kumihimo cardboard loom + Make a knitting loom with stuff from your trash can + Pot holder looms + Cardboard Weaving Frame. How to make a … Continue reading →

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