Bibliographical question: weaving and mindfulness
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Anna Ravano
A friend asked me for books or articles on "weaving and mindfulness", a subject I know practically nothing about. I've found various things online, mainly to do with saori, plus a book by Ann Futterman Collier, "Using Textile Arts and Handcrafts in Therapy with Women" and an article published in 2020 in "Handwoven".
Can you suggest something else? Thanks a lot, Anna Ravano |
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Eileen Driscoll
Weaving a Life by Merrill
‘To put it in weaving terms, the inner life is like the vertical warp on a loom. The weft of our daily activities weaves through our inner values and beliefs with each moment. The Weaving a Life process has been used successfully by weavers and spinners, psychotherapists, nurses, hospice workers, educators, artists, and youth leaders, as well as by countless individuals who seek a deeper vision for their lives.”
Weaving a woman’s Life by Scardamalia SpIritual Lessons from the Loom |
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Diane
Anna, there's a book called Zati: The Art of Weaving a Life by Susan Barrett Merrill that you might take a look at. The chapters are: Weaving a Life; The Story of the Grandmother Tree; Loom: Viewpoint; Warp: Intention; Weaving: Integration; Amulet: Invocation; Receiving Bowl: Invitation; Doll: Insight; Belt of Power: Choice; Mask: Identity; Bundle: Taking Hold; Shawl: Living the Inner Life; and The Gift: Legacy of Love. The weaving is done on a seven stick loom, and it includes directions. Diane |
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msthimble1
Hello Anna, your friend may like The Art of a Life, it has exercises for weaving and contemplation. https://www.amazon.com/ZATI-Weaving-susan-barrett-merrill/dp/0979266408/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=FOQYD9H5KHE&keywords=zati+art+of+weaving+a+life&qid=1655568964&s=books&sprefix=zati+art+of+weaving+a+life%2Caps%2C80&sr=1-1. Personally, I found it a bit contrived, but I have a friend who loved it. I would highly recommend “How to Weave a Navajo Rug and Other Lessons from Spider Woman”by the Dine sisters Linda Teller Pete & Barbara Teller Ornelas. Both are exceptional 5th generation weavers. They share the concept of Hozho, which is their way of life, it means seeking, making wise choices, performing good deeds daily. The Dine philosophy is presented beautifully in the book. It is also an exceptional guide to Navaho rug weaving techniques on an upright loom.
Xo Gail |
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msthimble1
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P George
Working With the Wool: How to Weave a Navajo Rug by Noel Bennett and Tiana Bighorse, is probably the most wholistic description of a weaver's connection to the land, the yarn, the loom, and the finished textile I could recommend. Published in 1971, I still re-read parts of it when I need to get away from my normal, overly technical, textile universe.
All best, Patrice
From: <weavetech@groups.io> on behalf of "msthimble1 via groups.io" <MsThimble@...> Reply-To: <weavetech@groups.io> Date: Saturday, June 18, 2022 at 12:35 PM To: <weavetech@groups.io> Subject: Re: [weavetech] Bibliographical question: weaving and mindfulness
Hello Anna, your friend may like The Art of a Life, it has exercises for weaving and contemplation. https://www.amazon.com/ZATI-Weaving-susan-barrett-merrill/dp/0979266408/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=FOQYD9H5KHE&keywords=zati+art+of+weaving+a+life&qid=1655568964&s=books&sprefix=zati+art+of+weaving+a+life,aps,80&sr=1-1. Personally, I found it a bit contrived, but I have a friend who loved it. I would highly recommend “How to Weave a Navajo Rug and Other Lessons from Spider Woman”by the Dine sisters Linda Teller Pete & Barbara Teller Ornelas. Both are exceptional 5th generation weavers. They share the concept of Hozho, which is their way of life, it means seeking, making wise choices, performing good deeds daily. The Dine philosophy is presented beautifully in the book. It is also an exceptional guide to Navaho rug weaving techniques on an upright loom. Xo Gail
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Virginia Glenn
please share your answers with the group - thanks - Virginia Glenn
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On Jun 18, 2022, at 2:35 AM, Anna Ravano <aravano@...> wrote:
A friend asked me for books or articles on "weaving and mindfulness", a subject I know practically nothing about. I've found various things online, mainly to do with saori, plus a book by Ann Futterman Collier, "Using Textile Arts and Handcrafts in Therapy with Women" and an article published in 2020 in "Handwoven". Can you suggest something else? Thanks a lot, Anna Ravano |
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Anna Ravano
Thank you everybody for your many suggestions. I'm sure my friend will find them very helpful.
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Anna Ravano Il 18/06/22 11:35, Anna Ravano ha scritto:
A friend asked me for books or articles on "weaving and mindfulness", a subject I know practically nothing about. I've found various things online, mainly to do with saori, plus a book by Ann Futterman Collier, "Using Textile Arts and Handcrafts in Therapy with Women" and an article published in 2020 in "Handwoven". |
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Hi,
there was also an article in Handwoven, with some further reading references a while ago https://handwovenmagazine.com/woven-flow-weaving-as-meditation Alice |
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Syne Mitchell
After WW II weaving was used as art therapy for returning soldiers. Some of the magazines from that time might have something, though couched in different terms. please share your answers with the group - thanks - Virginia Glenn --
Syne Mitchell Comics Artist & Novelist |
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