{"product_id":"9781789940756","title":"Straw Plaiting: Heritage Techniques for Hats, Trimmings, Bags and Baskets","description":"Author: Main, Veronica\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781789940756\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Bloomsbury\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 28 Nov 2023\u003cbr\u003ePages: 336 Format: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn engaging makers' guide to the history and craft of straw plaiting, brimming with helpful step-by-step diagrams.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eStraw plaiting has been used to make accessories from hats and baskets to handbags, trimmings and homewares around the world for centuries. Once employing tens of thousands of people in the UK alone, the craft is now listed as Critically Endangered on Heritage Crafts' Red List.\u003cbr\u003eThis book aims to change that, drawing on more than 50 previously unpublished patterns and techniques from around the world that will help you to unlock the history and preserve the skills of straw plaiting.\u003cbr\u003eFor each pattern, follow the step-by-step diagrams and instructions and discover how they were developed whilst learning about materials, tools and preparation. Once familiar with the plaiting techniques     using straw as well as other materials     you will be able to develop your own skills, possibly blending in recycled materials, which are increasingly being used to produce beautiful and unique pieces.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46636893733022,"sku":"UBD-9781789940756","price":94.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781789940756.jpg?v=1774398985","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781789940756","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}