Fiber Craft Heritage: Easy-To-Learn Textile Techniques from the Stone Age to Today, with 52 Try-It Projects

A celebration of the rich heritage of fiber art and its connection to modern makers. Discover the...
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Author: Doris Fischer
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Fiber Craft Heritage: Easy-To-Learn Textile Techniques from the Stone Age to Today, with 52 Try-It Projects by Fischer, Doris

Fiber Craft Heritage: Easy-To-Learn Textile Techniques from the Stone Age to Today, with 52 Try-It Projects

$69.34

Fiber Craft Heritage: Easy-To-Learn Textile Techniques from the Stone Age to Today, with 52 Try-It Projects

$69.34
Author: Doris Fischer
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
A celebration of the rich heritage of fiber art and its connection to modern makers.

Discover the artistry and history behind 14 traditional textile techniques in this richly illustrated, deeply researched guide for fiber enthusiasts of all levels. Fischer, an archaeological field supervisor specializing in the history and techniques of traditional fiber arts, unveils the processes our ancestors created for spinning, weaving, braiding, and more.
  • Learn by doing: make thread, yarn, straw rope, patterned cords, fabrics, and more.
  • Focuses on sustainable, all-natural materials such as nettle, flax, hemp, and wool.
  • 388 detailed photos make techniques clear and help preserve traditional craftsmanship.
  • Includes tool-making directions for 21 types of historical textile tools, using branches and scrap wood.

The blend of hands-on guidance and fascinating historical context makes this book an essential resource for anyone passionate about preserving and understanding the interconnected world of fiber arts.



Author: Doris Fischer
Publisher: Schiffer Craft
Published: 08/28/2025
Pages: 304
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 3.21lbs
Size: 10.20h x 7.85w x 1.26d
ISBN: 9780764369629


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 07/01/2025 pg. 12
Publishers Weekly 08/04/2025

About the Author
Fischer, Doris: - Doris Fischer is an archaeological field supervisor specializing in the history and techniques of traditional fiber arts. With expertise in ancient methods like nalbinding, twining, and sprang, Fischer has dedicated her career to reviving and preserving these practices.

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