Staff Pick
It’s good to see a weaving book that covers a new topic, although really, Sakiori is probably as old as the hills. Author Amanda Robinette covers upcycled rag weaving from textile preparation and warp considerations through to the end of many projects. I’m particularly taken with the Wedding Dress Bed Runner. If you are a weaver and you’ve had a wedding dress tucked away in a box for decades, now would be a good time to take it out and refashion it into a beautiful piece of art that you can love every day. Weaving Western Sakiori will have you looking at your entire closet in a whole new way. Recommended By Tracey T., Powells.com
Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Sakiori is a traditional Japanese style of weaving that uses "rags"--in modern terms pieces of clothing found at thrift stores--as the weft in loom weaving. Depending on the fabric used, results can be rugged and utilitarian (like cotton rugs) or fashionable and delicate (like silk and rayon scarves and table runners). Weaving techniques vary according to the material and purpose of the project, so the book is organized according to fiber and its likely uses. Each chapter gives an overview of the best techniques for each fabric type, and includes project instructions and drafts to try.
Synopsis
Methods and tips for successful rag weaving with a variety of materials and looms, including rigid heddle looms as well as floor looms. Charts and worksheets make it easy to find the information weavers need to get started, and 21 projects with instructions and drafts provide inspiration and ideas.