Chinese Braid Embroidery By Jacqui Carey Publisher     Carey Company Edition     Paperback Size     210 x 297 mm Illustrations     Colour throughout Pages     128 Jacqui Carey completed her B.A. Honours Degree at the West Surrey College of Art and Design in 1985. Since then she has specialised in Kumihimo, drawn to the subject through her love of Art and Maths. Based in Devon with her family, Jacqui divides her work time between making, teaching, writing, researching and demonstrating. Braid embroidery is just one of the many wonderful textile traditions found in China. This book is intended as a snapshot of the technique, providing insights into its history and development, as well as a look at the situation today. Materials and equipment are considered, ranging from the made-for-purpose to household alternatives. Step-by-step instructions give a clear guide to making the braids and the stitching methods used to apply them. A feast of colour and information. The Textile Directory Bookstore postal charges: UK 1 book = £2.50 2 books = £4.50 3 books = £7.00 4 books or more = £9.00 Overseas 1 book = £6.00 2 books = £10.00 3 books = £14.00 4 books or more = £18.00 To read a review of this book please click here Price: £15.95   (Sale Price: £11.16)