The Kalevala: An Epic Poem after Oral Tradition by Elias Lönnrot (Oxford World’s Classics)
Keith Bosley’s Kalevala is a poet’s translation of epic poetry compiled by Elias Lönnrot from Finnish and Karelian oral folklore and mythology.… Read more...
Blue Skirts and Golden Belts
In October 2003 I had the chance to visit the fascinating exhibit of ancient Finnish textiles, in Tampere, Finland.
The Sinihameet kultavyöt
exhibit featured both textile fragments found at various archaeological gravesites from the Viking Age in Finland, and modern recreations of those textiles.… Read more...
Paper Yarn Weaving
I had the opportunity to take a seminar with Pirkko Karvonen, on weaving with paper yarns.
Nettles Yarn Spinning
The fibre from the Nettle plant has been used as clothing in many cultures. In Nepal, the Himalayan giant nettle was processed and used for both fine clothing and for sailcloth.… Read more...
Bobbin Lace
Betty Carlile and Betty Ewing, members of the Vancouver Lace Club explained the basic steps for making bobbin lace at the Gibsons Landing Fibre Festival.… Read more...
Rag Weaving
Weavers are a very ingenious and thrifty lot. We don’t like to waste anything, especially our own handwoven items. I think for this reason, twice-woven cloth has been a popular method of recycling in many countries.… Read more...