The craft of fingerweaving is becoming a lost art. This great how-to book contains comprehensive instructions and wonderful color photos that show all there is to know about fingerweaving. Traditional Indian patterns, weaving techniques and materials, beginner to advanced weaving projects, historical photos, and more.

Directions for using finger weaving, or flat braiding, to make belts, hair ties, collars, neck-ties, and other items with designs created by North American Indians and ancient Peruvians.

Learn the basic techniques for fingerweaving, the art of making textiles without a loom. Learn how to reproduce Native American styles and designs or create original pieces of your own. Each technique is simply described, step-by-step, with a color illustration for each move.

Easy to learn, portable, and lots of fun--that's weaving on peg looms and weaving sticks! This book introduces you to the craft and answers all of your questions.

Vol.2: Pattern manual 1580-1640. "This book trains you to be a pattern maker. You will learn the most common drafts for men and women from the years 1580-1640"--Publisher's description.