Swedish textile artist Kerstin Paradis Gustafsson has a unique and extensive knowledge of textile techniques that spans both
history and continents. Her knowledge comes from extensive research and is driven by a passion for preserving textile
techniques that were once passed down from generation to generation but are now almost lost to modern production methods.
In this book Kerstin explores some of Scandinavia's unique and almost forgotten textile techniques, she explains the
cultural significance of the techniques and gives insight into the regions from which they originate.
The book guides the reader to a better understanding of the infinite uses of the thread and highlights how revered these
techniques were to those that used them.
Techniques such as knitting, twined knitting, troll knitting, needle binding, crochet, braided and woven ribbons and
tablet weaving are explored and demonstrated in easy to follow steps, illustrated with drawings and photos.
history and continents. Her knowledge comes from extensive research and is driven by a passion for preserving textile
techniques that were once passed down from generation to generation but are now almost lost to modern production methods.
In this book Kerstin explores some of Scandinavia's unique and almost forgotten textile techniques, she explains the
cultural significance of the techniques and gives insight into the regions from which they originate.
The book guides the reader to a better understanding of the infinite uses of the thread and highlights how revered these
techniques were to those that used them.
Techniques such as knitting, twined knitting, troll knitting, needle binding, crochet, braided and woven ribbons and
tablet weaving are explored and demonstrated in easy to follow steps, illustrated with drawings and photos.
