Weaving - links

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Activity Village weaving projects for kids
The Association of Guilds of Weavers, Spinners & Dyers preserving and improving craftsmanship in weaving, spinning & dyeing in the UK
Babble Dabble Do make a natural loom for kids
BBC News woven cloth dates back 27,000 years
Braid Society aims to promote the education and practice of the art and craft of making constructed or embellished braids and narrow bands.
British Tapestry Group promotes woven tapestry through exhibitions, networking and regional support groups
Campaign for Wool campaigning for the use of UK wool, rather than synthetic fibres
Complex Weavers expanding the boundaries of handweaving, to encourage weavers to develop their own creative styles
Handloom construction archived book from the 70s about making various kinds of loom
Heritage Crafts Association safeguarding craft skills and knowledge for the future
Instructables how to make a handloom
Oriental Rug & Textile Society encourages enthusiasm and interest in the rugs and textiles of the world
Quatr-us history of weaving – early hand weaving
Teaching Ideas teaching kids how to weave with lollipop sticks
Textile Society studying the history, design and art of textiles
Weaving for the Environment inspiring story of a Zapotec rug weaver
Wikipedia entry for weaving
Wikipedia entry for loom
Wool Festival caring for your loom

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