Italian Crafts - Inspirations From Folk Art (Paperback)

The folk artists of Italy have created some of the most beautiful crafts in the world: laces, mosaics, leatherwork, quilting, and wood inlay are among the most well-known. In this vintage book, originally published in 1977, Janet and Alex D Amato explore these traditional Italian crafts as well as others not so well known, such as tambour (a kind of crocheting worked directly into a fabric), straw marquetry (a mosaic-like craft done with tiny pieces of straw), wood carving and quillwork. They explain each craft as it was originally practiced, then adapt it to make contemporary craft pieces. The projects include an embroidered full length apron, a bobbin lace wall hanging, a straw marquetry box, jewelry, and many more. Also included are instructions for a Presepio (a traditional Italian manger scene) and a Pinocchio marionette. Italian Crafts will teach you the traditional folk arts of Italy, and will inspire you to use those folk arts in new and creative ways. There are line drawings and photographs throughout this unique book."

General

Imprint:	M. Evans and Company
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	July 2014
First published:	July 2014
Authors:	Janet D'Amato • Alex D'Amato
Dimensions:	229 x 154 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	160
ISBN-13:	978-1-59077-438-0
Categories:	Books > Health, Home & Family > Handicrafts > Rural crafts Books > Health, Home & Family > Handicrafts > Needlework & fabric crafts > Lace & lacemaking Books > Health, Home & Family > Handicrafts > Needlework & fabric crafts > Patchwork & applique Books > Health, Home & Family > Handicrafts > Needlework & fabric crafts > Quiltmaking Promotions
LSN:	1-59077-438-8
Barcode:	9781590774380

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