The Techniques of Rug Weaving

This is the most thorough, technical exploration of the techniques of rug weaving. Goes beyond line drawings to show the paths of 3-D weft and warp with arrows and expanded interlacements. But fabulous as it is, don't pay a 'new' book price for a book that has been previously owned.

the techniques of rug weaving by peter collingwood 1979 chapters equipment for rug weaving warp & weft yarns general rug weaving techniques weft-faced rugs in plain weave part 1: techniques in which the weft runs from selvage to selvage weft-faced rugs in plain weave part 2: techniques in which the weft does not run from selvage to selvage weft-faced rugs in plain weave part 3: techniques giving a raised surface decoration weft-faced rugs in multi-shaft weaves part 1: techniques giving all-over effects weft-faced rugs in multi-shaft weaves part 2: techniques giving block designs controlled by shafts weft-faced rugs in multi-shaft weaves part 3: techniques giving block designs controlled by pick-up methods weft pile techniques warp-faced rugs of all types rugs in which both the warp & the weft contribute to the surface warp & weft twining rug finishes out of print Peter Collingwood died in October 2008 - [...]

I purchased this great book in 1974 and it became my most used learning guide and technical reference around the studio. It runs for 480 pages with 400 diagrams, 170 photographs (4 in color) and has a Bibliography, a Suppliers List and a very usefull Index. At the beginning I carefully followed the instructions to the letter. Then I rapidely took off on the creative warp and weft ways with my own invented textures, colors and design. Collingwood covers a lot of different techniques and many cultural influences. You can really be design inventive if you use the book to cross-reference your free-thinking ideas between the 14 chapters. This book is a really good creative investment and a must have item in your weaver's library. (For words and terms that were unknown or new to me, I used an old copy of the UPDATED and REVISED American Edition of the New Webster's dictionary and thesaurus of the English language at the very cheap price tag of ONLY 10 CENTS !)

A classic rug weaving book, a must for any serious weaver, though somewhat complex, the information is unique, the creative possibilities are fully explored.

Any hand weaver who is serious about weaving more than one rug needs this book in their library. It is easy to follow and it covers a comprehensive range of techniques. The diagrams are clear and the text is easy to follow. It is possible to skim and to leap across whole chapters to follow your interest. If it has one drawback it is that most of the photographs of Collingwood's own work are in black and white. If you have the inclination towards rugs and the inspiration, Collingwood will support you to avoid the pitfalls and plan the fulfillment of your creative spirit