Bloomsbury Herbert Press Straw Plaiting: Heritage Techniques Book

Discover the lost art of straw plaiting with this engaging makers guide from Herbert Press. This book provides a deep look into the history and craft of braiding straw and other materials to create beautiful textiles. Whether you want to make hats, baskets, handbags, or home trimmings, this guide offers the knowledge needed to master these traditional methods. Straw plaiting was once a major industry in the UK, but it is now listed on the Heritage Crafts Red List as a Critically Endangered Heritage Craft. This book works to change that by sharing rare knowledge. You will find more than 50 previously unpublished patterns and techniques designed to help you unlock the history of this craft and help preserve it for future generations. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in traditional textile manufacturing and heritage crafts.