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| Elizabeth Benns & Gina Barrett Tak v bowes departed is an in-depth study of Article 4, British Library Manuscript Harley 2320. This treatise, which dates to the fifteenth century, gives instructions for making forty different braids of varying complexity. . click here to visit the official website £18.99 ISBN-13: 978-0-9542380-6-3 Soper Lane |
Fingerloop BraidsElizabeth Benns & Gina BarrettThis booklet gives background information about the use of fingerloop braids during the fifteenth century, and discusses the BL ms Harley 2320, which gives instructions for making these braids. Instructions with diagramatic drawings are given for three braids - The round lace of five, the broad lace of five, and the lace dawns; a two colour design. £5.00 ISBN-13:978-0-9542380-2-5 Soper Lane |
Medieval Book DecorationElizabeth Benns & Gina BarrettThis booklet describes book decoration based upon items supplied by 15th century silkwomen to the Royal household. Instructions are given for making a bookmark, incorporating a fingerloop braid, tassels, and knot-covered button. £5.00 ISBN-13:978-0-9542380-0-1 Soper Lane |
Tablet Weaving: Wide GirdlesGina Barrett & Elizabeth BennsThis booklets describes the use of wide girdles during the 15th century. It discusses various styles and evidence of this type of girdle, and gives instructions for tablet weaving a girdle based upon the one worn by Margaret Van Eyck in the portrait of her by her husband. £5.00 ISBN-13:978-0-9542380-1-8 Soper Lane |
Tablet Weaving: FringeGina Barrett & Elizabeth BennsThis booklet describes the use of fringe during the medieval period and gives instructions for tablet weaving, using four different methods, lengths of fringe. £5.00 ISBN-13:978-0-9542380-3-2 Soper Lane |
Tablet Weaving: Narrow GirdlesGina Barrett & Elizabeth BennsThis booklet describes the use of narrow girdles during the 15th century. It discusses a girdle which was held at the Hunt Museum in Limerick (now lost) and gives instructions for weaving a possible reconstruction, based on photographic evidence. £5.00 ISBN-13:978-0-9542380-4-9 Soper Lane |
Medieval Textile PursesRuth Singer & Gina BarrettThis booklet discusses medieval textile purses, their uses, decoration and styles. The emphasis is on those few found in the UK, however other extant examples are given and discussed. The instructions given are for a simple drawstring purse, and elements include how to make a tassel, fingerloop braids for the handles and drawstrings and sewing and lining the purse. The instructions are suitable for beginners in all techniques. £5.00 ISBN-13:978-0-9542380-5-6 Soper Lane |
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