The Weaver Craftsman in the Contemporary Scene
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An essay on the place of the handweaver as a craftsman in mid-twentieth-century America. Blumenau discusses the revival of handicrafts, the craftsman's responsibility for both design and execution, and the contrast with mass production. She sets out the weaver's basic principles: studying yarns and fibers, mastering plain, twill and satin weaves, and working with color. She argues for combined artistic and technical training and against copying historical patterns. Photographs show student and instructor work, including a tapestry experiment, a twisted-thread wall hanging and an upholstery fabric.
- Type
- Article
- Date
- April 1950
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 3
- Archive notes
- Published without copyright notice
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