Braiding, Knotting and Macrame

* Andean Sling Braids, Roderick Owen and Terry Newhouse Flinn
Decorative braids through clear diagrams, kumihimo braiding techniques and a unique core frame. (SQ24) $43.00
Publisher: Schiffer
ISBN: 9780764351037

* The Art Of Hair Work, Hair Braiding and Jewelry Of Sentiment, Mark Campbell Read A Few Pages
Hair work and braiding at its height of sophistication is detailed in this republication of the 1875 edition. Much akin in technique to Kumi-Himo, these braids rely on openness and texture rather than color. Supplemented by material from Godey's Lady's Book from years 1850 - 1859. Should appeal to craft person, historian, jeweler and collector. (LA65) $30.00
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 208
Publisher: Lacis
ISBN: 0916896315, 9780916896317

* Beads & Braids, Jacqui Carey
Combining beads and Kumihimo braids through 120 innovative samples with full instructions. (AR73) $42.00
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 192
ISBN: 0952322528, 9780952322528

* Beautiful Braiding Made Easy, Helen Deighan
Using Kumiho disks and plates to create a variety of projects from jewelry to bag handles. (UQ57) $16.00
Pages: 48
ISBN: 9781782211303

* Beginner's Guide To Kumihimo, Donna McKean-Smith
With the focus on jewelry using the circular kunihimo disk, 12 stunning projects presented with and without beads by detailed step-by-step photos. (PQ79) $14.00
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 80
ISBN: 9781782215349

* A Beninner's Guide To Kumihimo, Donna McKean-Smith
Focusing on jewelry using the circular kunihimo disk to create 12 jewelry pieces, many with beads. (UQ56) $14.00
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 80
ISBN: 9781782215349

* Beginner's Guide To Japanese Braiding, Jacqui Carey
The art of Kunuhimo (PQ82) $15.00
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9781782218050

* The Book Of Braids, Jacqui Carey
A conceoptual approach to Kumihimo structure fostering the kniowledge to create new designs as well as modifying desighs. Creating braids on a mauridai as well as on the slotted board. (UQ11) $44.00
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 128
ISBN: 9780952322597

* Book Of Country Crafts, Women's Institute Of Uk
Covers, in detail., Straw Work, Basketry, Nartural Dyeing, Spinning and Weaving (DA71) $12.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 186
ISBN: 9780753722480

* Braided Wire Jewelry, Loretta Henry
The simplicity of wire braiding through ornamental jewely projects. (SQ11) $13.00
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 64
Publisher: Schiffer
ISBN: 9780887408670

* Braiding & Knotting, Techniques & Projects, Constantine A. Bekash
Republication of 1939 manual covering decoratinve techniques for belts, lanyards, mats, hats, bags, etc. (DY65) $8.00
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 126
ISBN: 0486230597, 9780486230597

* Braids and Beyond, Jacqui Carey
A rich tour of braids from kumihimo to cardweaving. (UC01) $15.00
Binding: Saddle Stitch
Pages: 56
ISBN: 0952322544, 9780952322542

* Chinese Braid Embroidery, Jacui Carey
The traditional Chinese "chan xiu" embroidery through history, technique and braid making. (UO16) $32.00
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 128
ISBN: 0952322560

* Chinese Knots For Beaded Jewellery, Suzen Millodot
Jewellery pieces utilizing a variety of ornamental knots. (SW93) $20.00
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 80
ISBN: 0855329688, 9780855329686

* Chinese Knotting, Lydia Chen
The evolution of Chinese knotting with step by step instructions for 41 knotted creations with clear diagrams and photographs. (EC01) $25.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 116
ISBN: 0804833990, 9575880145, 9780804833998, 9789575880149

* The Complete Book Of Chinese Knotting, Ludia Chen
The authorative resource summarizing and categorizing the four major techniques for tying knots and the nine modifying techniques. 56 new knots are introduced and how knots can be used creatively. (EC06) $30.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 160
ISBN: 9780804836791

* Creative Kumihimo, Jacqui Carey
A new approach to the ancient art of braiding. Perfect for the beginner while at the same time inspiring to the experienced. Clearly written with a variety of diagrams and color photos. (AR71) $32.00
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 100
ISBN: 0952322501, 9780952322504

* Decorative Knot Craft (FW80) $20.00
ISBN: 9780715329221

* Decorative Knots For Jewelry and Accessories, Boutique-Sha
Over 70 decorative knots with step-by-step clear diagrams and the techniques for incorporating them into useful and practical projects. (SB79) $20.00
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 208
ISBN: 9780811713924

Comprehensive Treatise Of Braids, Vol. Iv: Disk and Plate Braids, Makiko Tada
A full exploration of braids in creative forms for ornament and jewelry made of the Kumihimo plates, specifically TM28 (round board) and TM27 (square board) . Japanese and English text. (MT63) $58.00
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 90
ISBN: 9784925252164

Elegant Knotted Jewelry, Becky Meverden
Unusual knotting techniques using the traditional craft of Korea (Maedeup) . (FW94) $23.00
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 128
ISBN: 9780896898189

* Finger Weaving Untangled, Carol James
Much akin to cardweaving in appearance the fascinating art of fingerweaving demystified through clear diagrams, photos and explanations based on analysis of historical artifacts. (CJ31) $20.00
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 64
ISBN: 9780978469504

* Fun With Chinese Knotting, Lydia Chen
With the focus on fashion accessories including hair ornaments, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, brooces, belts etc. with a variety of materials and beads 135 knot formations are illustrated with detailed instructions. (EC04) $27.00
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 160
ISBN: 0804836787

* Great Scot! A Beginner's Guide To Ply Split Braids..,linda Hendrickson
4-ply decorative cords, shaped braids and star ornaments workied in a most unusual technique form India tribsmaen. (LH06) $9.00
Binding: Saddle Stitch
Pages: 28

Japanese Braiding, The Art Of Kumihimo, Jacqui Carey
Spiral bound edition of "Beginner's Guide to Braiding" (UO73) $22.00
ISBN: 9781844484263

* Knots, Peter Owen
More tan 50 of the most useful knots in clear step-by-step illustrations. (BS47) $12.00
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 80
ISBN: 9781845732127

* The Knotting and Braiding Bible, Dorothy Wood
Hundreds of projects including macrame, kunihimo and braiding. (DG95) $25.00
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 160
ISBN: 9781446303948

* Kumihimo Wirework Made Easy, Christina Larsen
20 braided jewelry designs worked on the Kumi Himo disk. (UQ61) $25.00
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 144
ISBN: 9781632506351

* Kumihimo, The Essence Of Japanese Braiding, Makiko Tada Read A Few Pges
An English translation of the 1980 Japanese language edition, detailing over 50 braids, and the techniques for working on the Marudai, Kakudai and the Ayatakedai. (LH24) $24.00
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 134
Publisher: Lacis
ISBN: 189165652X, 9781891656521

* Kumihimo, Techniques Of Japanese Plaiting, Jules and Kaethe Kliot Read A Few Pages
This traditional Japanese braid has developed into the highest order of braid technique and complexity. This book contains detailed illustrations and instructions on technique, tools, materials. Includes techiques for working with hair (LA16) $2.50
Binding: Saddle Stitch
Pages: 20
Publisher: Lacis
ISBN: 0916896110, 9780916896119

* Lucet Braiding: Variations On A Renaissance Cord, Elaine Fuller
Explorations beyond the common square cord using multiple threads, beads, gimp and ribbon, making spiral, flat and picot cords for trims, embroidery and costume accessories. Fully illustrated. (LE60) $16.00
Binding: Spiral
Pages: 32
Publisher: Lacis
ISBN: 1891656066, 9781891656064

Macrame Pattern Book, Marchen Ar T Studio
From the basics to developing repea patterns to planning and execution specific projetcs, all is covered by photos, diagrams and charts. Translated from Japanese. (SN69) $23.00
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 160
ISBN: 9781250034014

* Macrame, Sources Of Fine Knotting, Edited By Jules & Kaethe Kliot Read A Few Pges
The art of fine knotting by multi-thread techniques to create the richest form of openwork and fringes as explored through turn-of-the-century sources. Includes the Priscilla Macrame book. (LE49) $22.00
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 112
Publisher: Lacis
ISBN: 0916896978, 9780916896973

Macrame: The Art Of Creative Knotting (1967) (E1820) $35.00

* Mixed Fiber Macrame, Chantel Conlon
Take Macramé to the Next Level with Simple Weaving Techniques and Colorful Fibers. Weave color and creativity into your macramé art with 24 fresh projects featuring on-trend techniques and fun fibers. Ribbons, raffia, roving and more bring an inspired twist to this ever-popular craft, and Chantel Conlon is your guide to this modern approach. She’ll teach you to macraweave eye-catching wall hangings, knot elegant plant hangers with pops of color and make your own stylish home décor, like pillows, rugs and more. (MM37) $23.00
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 216
ISBN: 9781645671060

* More Necklaces Braided On The Kmuihimo Disk, Karen Desousa
The basics and exciting projects with and without beads using the kumihmo disks. (AD05) $22.00
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 35

* Necklaces Braided On The Kumihimo Disk, Karen Desousa
Oriented to specific projects, a variety of projects clearly detailed using beads, decorative cords and imagination with instructions for using the Japanese braiding boards. (AD02) $22.00
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 33

Ornamental Knots..Beaded Jewellery (UO53) $20.00
ISBN: 9781844482481

* Round The Beading Twist, Jacqui Carey
New ideas for simple twisted cords without requiring equipment. (UN78) $15.00
ISBN: 0952322552, 9780952322559

* "Round The Twist" Creative Cordmaking, Jacqui Carey
Ideas for creative cords covering techniqes, materials and finishing. (UN52) $15.00
Binding: Saddle Stitch
Pages: 28
ISBN: 0952322536, 9780952322535

* Sling Braiding Of The Andes, Adele Cahlander
An in depth, comprehensive study of Sling Braids, their history, use and traditons, composition and style. Includes numerous photos, some in color as well as instructions on technique. (AR81) $30.00
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 96
ISBN: 0937452033, 9780937452035

* Sprang Unsprung, Carol James
This basic finger weaving technique using fixed end warp threads with its many variations described in this well illustrated guide with examples of historic works. (CJ32) $26.00
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9780978469535

Italian Text

* Kumihimo #1, Cigra
A new magazie devoted to Kumihimo braiding. Paterns for several braids and projects for decorative body wear. Includes a heavy round pressed board disk. (HI08) $23.00
Binding: Saddle Stitch
Pages: 66

* Kumi Himo #2, Cigra
A new magazie devoted to Kumihimo braiding. Paterns for several braids and projects for decorative body wear. Includes a heavy square pressed board. (HI09) $23.00
Binding: Saddle Stitch

Japanese Text

Comprehensive Treatise Of Braids II: Andean Sling Braids, Makiko Tada
Descriptions and instructions for braids by color photo, diagram and instructions with historical background. Uses braiding board. (MT02) $94.00
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 168

Promise Ring (braiding Technique), Ondori Publication
Learn how to make beautiful braided promise rings and bracelets. Excellent color diagrams and photos give easy to follow instructions for a wide selection of braids incluing textures, patterns and the addition of beads (different from patterns of JA83) . Japanese text. (JA80) $15.00
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 33
ISBN: 4277471110, 9784277471114

* Braiding Techniques [6356], Japan
Plaiting, knotting, weaving, finger looping, crochet and kumihimo explored in the creation of simple bands. (JG69) $12.00
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 44
ISBN: 4834763560

* Finger Knotted Bands [9063]
Japanese "misanga" or decorative knotted bands in macrame style. (JJ44) $7.50
Binding: Saddle Stitch
Pages: 48
ISBN: 9784277490634

* Finger Knotted Bands 150 [3128]
Japanese "misanga" or decorative knotted bands in macrame style. (JJ43) $16.00
Binding: Saddle Stitch
Pages: 60
ISBN: 9784277431286

Flat Braids, Japanese
A wide variety of techniques and designs in making narrow flat braids. (JG80) $20.00
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 80
ISBN: 4834722589, 9784834722581

* Hanamusubi
Decorative flower knots clearly illustrated and suggestions for use. (JF51) $35.00
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 88
ISBN: 4473015769, 9784473015761

* Hemp Rope Knots, Ondori
Fun things with rope from buttons and bead to dolls. (JI22) $14.00
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 48
ISBN: 4277430872, 9784277430876

* Himo Musubi Decorative Knotting [ 4104]
Ornamental knots by diagram and step-by-step photos with emphasis on jewelry. Includes knotting cord. (JG77) $29.00
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 66
ISBN: 4529040356, 9784529040358

* Knotted Accessories [ Himo Musubi]
The art of knotting as the basis for a variety or ornmental, decorative and wearable projects. (JG58) $26.00
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 82
ISBN: 4529038491, 9784529038492

Comprehensive Treatise Of Braids I: Maru-Dai ,makiko Tada
Descriptions and instructions for 120 braids by color photo, diagram and instructions with historical background. (MT01) $94.00
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 168

Taka-Dai Braids 1: Comprehensive Treatise Of Braids III. Makiko Tada
Exploration of the flat braid with patterns. (MT05) $80.00
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 149

Taka-Dai Braids 2: Comprehensive Treatise Of Braids Iv. Makiko Tada
Further explorations of the flat braid with patterns and dimensional possibilities. (MT06) $80.00
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 155

Spanish Text

* Bisuteria, Bolsos Y Decoracion Inspirados En Disenos Clasicos Con Macrame, Anna Meloni
Technique and treaditional projects in fine macrame. (AM51) $22.00
Binding: Saddle Stitch
Pages: 47
ISBN: 9788496777972

* Cuirso De Macrame #252, Realce
Basic marcame technique. (AM54) $12.00
Binding: Saddle Stitch
Pages: 23

Macrame 1, Mym
Exquisite patterns for fringes with photo and graphic diagrams. (EM71) $18.00
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 32