Bags are essential for living - whether walking to a neighbor's house or going to the store. Vicki Square's contemporary interpretations of 30 traditional designs are inspired by folk bags or folk art from 23 countries including Nepal, Tibet, Japan, Ireland, Ecuador and Guatemala.
You'll find bags in all shapes, colors, textures and sizes for work, play or special evenings on the town.
Included are the Guatemalan Saddlebag, the Persian-carpet-inspired handbag, the … mehrfish-shaped Chinese-felted bag, the Bolivian Doll bag and the Moroccan Tile bag.
Each pattern ist accompanied by step-by-step instructions and clear illustrations. Knitters are sure to be intrigued by the versatile and imaginative designs in this vibrant collection. The sixth book in Interweave Press's Folk series. weniger