Decorative Straw Craft: Swiss Straw Work, Embroidery and Marquetry [Book]

Decorative Straw Craft: Swiss Straw Work, Embroidery and Marquetry [Book]

Barbara Fitch revives the lost art of Swiss straw work and explores the techniques of straw marquetry an d embroidery in this practical guide to the art. Over 150 de tailed step-by-step sequences are provided and many pictures of historical examples.

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