Läbi Lõimede (Threads Through Time: Estonian ethnic weaving patterns)

This beautiful book from Estonia (we met the delightful author in Sweden in 2022) celebrates a plenitude of textiles in traditional techniques from the Estonian culture. From simple and straightforward patterns in twill and plain weave, to the complexity of taquete, summer and winter, and double weave using skeleton tie-ups on multiple shafts, as well as many other unusual techniques achievable on an 8 shaft loom, there is plenty of inspiration here for everyone. These patterns all stem from an impressive array of older textiles beautifully photographed, from which we can always learn so much, whether it be colors, proportions, pattern, or structure. In Estonian and English.