Lithuanian Knitting

Lithuanian Knitting

Author: Donna Druchunas

Publisher:

Published: 2017-09-19

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 9781570768484

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Lithuania is a knitter's paradise--hand-knitted garments fill tourist street markets to overflowing, traditional crafts are celebrated at summer festivals and in open-air museums, and the first hint of winter turns the capital city of Vilnius into a veritable knitwear fashion show! Now, join knitting experts Donna Druchunas and June L. Hall in their journey through a fascinating and beautiful country, and discover Lithuania's rich textile history for yourself. Dive deep into Lithuanian knitting techniques, pattern stitches, and motifs; explore the stories behind 25 designs for traditional and modern accessories; and practice colorwork, textured stitches, lace, entrelac, and more!


Sacred Wood

Sacred Wood

Author: Ruta Saliklis

Publisher: Chazen Museum of Art

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 9780932900432

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Lithuanian carvings produced under Soviet occupation during the 1970s and 1980s reflect mythic folk themes, coded Christian iconography, satire, and themes of national identity. Distributed for the Chazen Museum of Art, University of Wisconsin-Madison