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The Many Sides of Shifu.

Authors :
Douthit, Eva Hovde
Source :
Handwoven; Mar/Apr2015, Vol. 36 Issue 2, p70-71, 2p, 4 Color Photographs
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The author discusses the Japanese tradition of using paper yarns in warp or weft, called shifu. Topics covered include her use of the Shosenshi linen paper yarn from Habu Textiles, her use of this paper yarn for a functional fabric, the use of the paper yarn for weaving with silk, and her use of the linen paper as weft.

Subjects

Subjects :
PAPER thread
WEAVING
TEXTILES

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01988212
Volume :
36
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Handwoven
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
101327886