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Braids: 250 Patterns from Japan, Peru and beyond (Hardcover)

by R. Owen (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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Product details

  • Hardcover: 159 pages
  • Publisher: Cassell Illustrated; U.S. Ed edition (7 Feb 1996)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1883010063
  • ISBN-13: 978-1883010065
  • Product Dimensions: 28.6 x 22.9 x 1.9 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,357,381 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Takes a look at two families of braids, Peruvian, and Japanese braids, and shows more than 50 different braid designs incorporating over 250 patterns.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book with a nice suprise inside, 16 Nov 1998
By A Customer
A most excellent book on braiding. Not only does he have pictures and instructions on each braid, there is a nice suprise for cheapska---I mean people who live frugally. In the equipment section Mr Owen offers three choices: The "proper" equipment (beautiful but rather expensive to build), a cheap version made out of multiple pieces of cardboard, washers and plastic bottles and a really really cheap version made out of a single piece of cardboard. This is nice for people with shallow pockets or if you are just seeing what this braiding stuff is all about. If you don't like it you are only out one piece of cardboard. People with multiple children will be happy too because each child can make their own "braider". Teachers take notice! A class project that includes art, motor skills and recycling old cardboard, washers and little plastic bottles too.

Detailed instructions are included on each design and how to make it on each type of braider.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Great photos, good for beginners, 11 Aug 1999
By A Customer
At first I greatly enjoyed this book. It not only gave instructions on how to assemble your own equipment, it also had numerous braid designs with color photos and step by step instructions of how to make each. However, once I fiddled around a bit an got more serious and creative with my samples, I found that some of the more advanced techniques (such as the different ways to finish a braid) were lacking in their description and instruction. But, overall, a great book for beginners.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars If you only own one braiding book, this is the one to have!, 6 April 1998
By A Customer
Of the three braiding books I own, this one is far and away the best. Owen gives an
interesting synopsis of braiding from around the world, then concentrates on braiding
equipment, technique, and style. This book is suitable for all levels of expertise, with instructions for braids ranging from the most basic to very complex.

The instructions are clear and concise, with plenty of easy to understand diagrams and
great photos. They make it easy for a complete novice to not only start braiding, but
make the necessary equipment as well! For those not interested in making any of the
equipment there is a list of sources for braiding supplies at the end of the book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars This book makes braidwork accessible.
Smaller, cheaper books are available which give the basics of Japanese braiding. They make the art seem dry and unattainable unless you devote years to it. Read more
Published on 16 Jun 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best art/craft books I have ever read and used.
This book is one of the best art/craft books I have ever enjoyed. It includes a history of braiding, together with photographs illustrating different techniques and examples... Read more
Published on 14 Dec 1997

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