Bloomsbury Straw Plaiting: Heritage Techniques for Hats, Bags, Baskets

Straw plaiting is a centuries-old craft of braiding straw and natural materials into textiles for hats, baskets, handbags, trimmings and homewares. Once a major UK industry employing tens of thousands, this endangered heritage skill is now documented in this comprehensive makers' guide by Bloomsbury. The book features step-by-step diagrams and more than 50 previously unpublished patterns and techniques to help you learn, practise and preserve this craft. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced maker, this engaging resource unlocks the history behind straw plaiting while providing practical instruction to master traditional methods. The detailed guidance covers the materials, tools and processes needed to create your own plaited textiles from start to finish.