Woven Bands | 2013

Description

Book Title: Tkanice
Translation: Woven Bands
Author: Juraj Zajonc
Language(s): Slovak with English summary
Published: Bratislava, Slovakia – 2013
Format & Size: Softcover – 8″ x 8″
Pages: 54
Book Condition: Like New Condition
Description: Interesting book about traditional band/belt weaving from Slovakia. The book presents a history of this type of peasant weaving along with information on regional styles, tools, looms, and more. This type of weaving was primarily the domain of gypsies living in Slovakia in the 19th and early 20th century and was used to decorate many different regional folk costumes. Illustrated with hundreds of color photos showing the diversity of these woven bands.