Woven Coverlets of Norway

Name: Woven Coverlets of Norway
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ISBN: 9780295981307

ISBN-10: 029598130X

ISBN-13: 9780295981307

Edition: 2001

Authors: Katherine Larson

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This book about weaving techniques, patterns, tools, and materials is also about emigration and cultural heritage. It traces the centuries-old traditions of the Norwegian coverlet: decorative textiles that are both utilitarian and symbolic, used in ceremonies from christenings to funerals as well as in everyday living. Larson (a weaver and researcher based in Seattle) works in colorful bits and pieces about her own Norwegian American background as she describes the steps of cloth production. The many beautiful illustrations (both bandw and color) include images of coverlets as well as weavers and the places where they worked. Oversize: 9x11.25". c. Book News Inc.

Book details

List price: $75.00
Copyright year: 2001
Publisher: University of Washington Press
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 208
Size: 9.50" wide x 11.75" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.640
Language: English



Preface


Introduction


Weaving As a Part of Norwegian Folk Life



The Yearly Cycle of Textile Production



Of Spinning Wheels and Looms



More Than Just a Cover for the Bed


The Coverlets



Tapestry Coverlets: Billedvev



Square-Weave Coverlets: Rutevev



Bound Rosepath Coverlets: Krokbragd



Other Weft-Faced Coverlets: Kjerringtenner, Grene, Lynildvev, Vestfoldsmett, Dansk brogd



Double-Weave Coverlets: Dobbeltvev



Knotted-Pile Coverlets: Rye



Overshot Coverlets: Tavlebragd, Skillbragd


Afterword



Table of Equivalent Terms


Notes


Glossary of Textile Terms


Bibliography


Index