Fascination with fiber : Michigan's handweaving heritage
Entry/Object ID
TT847.5.U6.G5
Description
"Gile and Marzolf base their book on oral histories, interviews, and documentary and artifact research. From its tales of colorful characters such as Mary Atwater, the gun-toting weaver from Montana who helped organize the handweaving industry, to its descriptions of the formation of the Michigan League of Handweavers in 1959 and the "Fascination with Fiber" exhibit, Fascination with Fiber brings the story of handweaving in Michigan to life like no other book." -- BOOK JACKET
Lexicon
Search Terms
fiberwork--michigan, fiberwork--united states, hand weaving--michigan, textile fabrics--united states
Legacy Lexicon
Category
Book
Book Details
Author
Marie A. Gile, Marion T. Marzolf
Publisher
University of Michigan
Date Published
2006
Call No.
TT847.5.U6.G5
ISBN
472031139, 9780472031139
LCCN
2005031393
Notes
Length: 184
General Notes
Note Type
Contents
Note
The early years -- The revival of handweaving -- Hartland: an ideal crafts community -- Arts and crafts: Cranbrook and the college for creative studies -- Guilds and groups: the grassroots movement -- Art centers, museums, and shops -- Trends of the times -- Weavers organize: the MLH and the HGA -- Finnish rag rugs: keeping the tradition alive -- Weaving in higher education -- Conclusion -- The MLH history project.
