Mat Weaving Craft

Evelyn Foster

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Summary

Mat Weaving Craft explores the age-old tradition of crafting mats from reeds, emphasizing its cultural significance and sustainable design aspects. This book offers a comprehensive guide to understanding and practicing this unique craft. Reed mats showcase ingenuity and resourcefulness, with historical roots reflecting diverse local climates and cultural values. The book uniquely emphasizes practical application, providing readers with the knowledge to create their own reed mats. 

 
Beginning with reed selection and preparation, it progresses through various weaving techniques, enhanced by visual aids, before examining the mats' role in traditional homes. It highlights their thermal properties and cultural symbolism. The book champions the relevance of traditional crafts in a modern world. 

 
This exploration of mat weaving connects to fields like botany, anthropology, and sustainable design, providing a deep dive into eco-friendly materials and practices. It moves from harvesting reeds to complex patterned designs, culminating in adapting these techniques for contemporary design.

Available since: 02/27/2025.

Print length: 75 pages.

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