Bamboo Textiles Items of Interest

Textiles Plus 100-Percent 24-Inch by 34-Inch Natural Bamboo Floor Mat

Bamboo Floor Mat, Size 24-inch by 34-inch. Made of natural bamboo sticks with canvas binding around the edge. Great for indoor and outdoor.

Textiles Plus 100-Percent 24-Inch by 60-Inch Natural Bamboo Floor Mat/Runner

Bamboo Floor Mat, Size 24-inch by 60-inch. Made of natural bamboo sticks with canvas binding around the edge. Great for indoor and outdoor.


Chinese Brocade Satin Fabric (Cherry Blossom & Bamboo)

Chinese Brocade Satin fabric has been produced in southern part of China since ancient times. It's interwoven with mixed silk and artificial material to form exquisite patterns on the textile. Brocade satin fabric is very colorful; normally it has 3 to 7 different colors in one design. The pretty colors were dyed into the material. Because it's not pure silk, brocade fabric is stronger and has much better shape retention, yet it's still very shiny, smooth and relatively soft. In many practical aspects, it's even better than pure silk fabric. Thus, this beautiful piece of fabric is perfect for Do-It-Yourself lovers! Application of this fabric include: clothing (jacket, dress, lingerie, etc.), table cloth/table runner, bed cover, slipcover, pillow/cushion cover, drape, curtain, upholstery, shoes, handbags, etc. Recommend dry-clean or hand-wash and hang to dry. This particular fabric is polyester/rayon blend. One yard wide. Price shown is for one yard length. To order longer yardage in one continuous piece, please order multiple quantity.


No Sheep for You: Knit Happy with Cotton, Silk, Linen, Hemp, Bamboo & Other Delights

Yarns made from plant fibers, modern synthetics, and silk take the spotlight in this collection of 21 classic knitting patterns for socks, scarves, hats, bags, vests, sweaters, and even a luxurious bathrobe. Some knitters are discouraged by the thought of baggy hemp sweaters and droopy cotton socks when they consider vegetable fibers, but this authoritative, fun, and light-hearted guide promises that, while wool has no equal when it comes to elasticity and warmth, the right tricks and techniques produce non-wool fashions that fit well, wear well, and hang beautifully. Knitters are taught to knit swatches to study the behavior of a yarn, to choose an appropriate pattern, and to master techniques for reinforcing stitches and inserting knit-ins of springier yarn to keep cotton, silk, and other fibers from sagging. Key information about durability, weight, pilling, and special handling is provided for acrylic, bamboo, cotton, hemp, Ingeo, linen, lycra, nylon, polyester, rayon, silk, soy, Tencel, and viscose yarns, and a chapter of helpful tips advises on needles to use (and avoid), how to start new balls and weave in ends, how to work intarsia and Fair Isle patterns, smart ways to control the cost of materials, and the right methods for washing, drying, and blocking the finished pieces.


New Bamboo: Contemporary Japanese Masters (Japan Society Series)

While woven bamboo containers have been common in Asia for thousands of years, it is only in the past 150 years that basketry has become widely regarded as an art form. This stunning book celebrates contemporary Japanese bamboo masters whose breathtakingly beautiful and imaginative new works are changing the definition of basketry.

 

Focusing on contemporary bamboo artists working in sculptural forms, the book is based on recent interviews and critical analysis. In his compelling and accessible text, Joe Earle argues that today’s bamboo sculpture reaches beyond its craft roots to abandon functionality, while maintaining meticulous attention to the rigorous technical skill on which Japanese basketry was founded. Poised between traditional and contemporary art and drawing inspiration from both, Japanese bamboo art sheds new light on the complex relationship between past and present cultures.

The Bamboo Basket Art of Higashi Takesonosai

This volume provides more than just a glimpse into Japanese bamboo basket making, it delves into the intriguing life of Higashi Takesonosai, one of Japan’s most accomplished artists. Throughout the span of his life and career, Takesonosai's works were influenced by a variety of people such as his family, friends, mentors, and artists. It is these influences that shape Takesonosai’s personality and contributes to his present day success. With a fervor for artwork and painting, but limited resources and opportunity to pursue this passion, Takesonosai resorted to bamboo basket making, a job that would later turn into a lifelong career. Takesonosai's underlying love of art is used as a central theme for the construction of his bamboo baskets. Included in this book are color photographs of Takesonosai’s masterpieces, which clearly exhibit his creative ingenuity. Each individually hand crafted basket produced by Takesonosai is a piece of art requiring long hours of labor, skill, and originality. Takesonosai’s extraordinary talent and adroit ability to create such artwork transforms this hobby into a much-admired and highly praised profession.


Hi-Tec Women's Cliff Trail WP Hiking Boot

Built on a women's last for the best possible fit, this boot from Hi-Tec is suitable for all of you outdoor trailing adventures. The waterproof design has rust-proof hardware and is seam-sealed for extra protection, and the anti-microbial padded linings ensure your comfort as well.


Salomon Women's XT Wings 2 Trail Runner

Tackle any trail in this all-terrain running shoe from Salomon. The Wings design features a protective rubber toe cap and sensifit technology for a custom feel. The ortholite sockliner dries quickly for extreme breathability, while the contragrip outsole provides unparalleled grip and durability.

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