Andean Sling Braids: New Designs for Textile Artists

Learn to make the decorative braids used in the sling—making traditions of Peru and Bolivia.

This detailed guide, including over 400 step—by—step photographs and hundreds of diagrams, teaches the traditional braiding technique of Peru and Bolivia. Over 100 braid designs are included for weavers, craftspeople, jewelry designers, basket weavers, and others interested in using braids for embellishment.

In—depth instructions are given, along with clear diagrams, recommended braiding yarns f...