The Manual of Braiding by Noémi Speiser. Probably the most comprehensive book on braiding published; it could well be a course of instruction. Ms Speiser starts with the simple three-strand braid and gradually advances to larger flat fabrics in plain, ribbed and twill interlacements, then to tubular, two-layer and solid braids. Instructions with accompanying diagrams, profusely illustrated includes information on the marudai, takadai and ayatakedai.
Spiral bound, 148 pages.
Special Price, $45.00

Sling Braiding of the Andes by Adele Cahlander. The author, with the help of Elayne Zorn and Anne Pollard Rowe, analyzes the 4-sided braiding techniques used for herding and ceremonial slings in the Pre-Columbian Andes, which remained a mystery to contemporary textiles scholars until the late 1970's. This book presents a classification system of braiding techniques and gives the steps for making hand-held braids with clear photos and drawings.
Soft cover, $12.95

The Maker's Hand: A Close Look at Textile Structures by Peter Collingwood. This book isn't about braiding per se, it is an excellent book for your library. Profusely illustrated in color on a range of textiles from around the world. An excellent book for any textile junkie who has wondered "how'd they make that?"
Imported, Hardcover, $24.95

Fun with Chinese Knotting by Lydia Chen. Chinese knots are used as decorative closures, sash decorations, in wall hangings, as jewelry, hair decorations, buttons, and can be used for many other things, be creative! In a series of step-by-step diagrams, the author shows how each knot is made. This book is a new edition of Chinese Knotting. Profusely illustrated in color.
Hardcover, $26.95

Chinese Knots for Beaded Jewellery by Suzen Millodot. This book shows how to create a mouth-watering array of original necklaces and bracelets using decorative Chinese knots, beads, pendants and semi-precious stones. No specialist equipment is required and no special skills. The techniques are explained clearly with many detailed step-by-step photographs, accompanying diagrams and helpful advice, and inspirational projects are included to develop skills and inspire creativity.
Softcover, 80 pages. $19.95

Celtic Knots for Beaded Jewellery by Suzen Millodot. Suzen has created beautiful jewelry from real three-dimensional Celtic knots tied with cords and embellished with beads and pendants. Suzen demonstrates techniques such as button and braid knots, plaits and Turk's Head knots and shows how to use them to make eighteen stunning projects including necklaces, bracelets, rings, brooches and earrings.
Softcover, 80 pages. $19.95