NOBO Handweavers

Jun 18 2010

Scandinavian Language Publications

Published by Ted Gent

This section includes a small collection of weaving-related publications which are written in Danish, Swedish and/or Finnish. They will be made available for viewing by appointment only.


Finnish Linen Weaves:

File folder of photocopies depicting various weaves and pattern drafts.


Woven Patterned Fabrics:

A description of this publication which has been pasted on the inside cover is dated 1950 and describes the book as a “Finnish classic, which has received rave reviews.” It contains designs, diagrams and weaving drafts for looms with 4 to 12 harnesses.


Danish Patterns for Handlooms:

A loose-leaf folder containing pattern-weaving drafts with introductory instructions written in both Danish and English. Dated February, 1957.


Swedish Patterns and Designs:

Portfolio 4, consisting of pattern drafts and designs for decorative fabrics: cushions, tablerunners, tablecloths. Compiled by the Swedish Homecraft Society, dated 1951, translated into English by Frances Van Hall.


We Weave For The Home:

Rough translation for a hardcover pattern book for upholstery fabric, dated September, 1954, written in Swedish.


Rug and Carpet Patterns Sample Book:

A catalogue, all in color, distributed by a Swedish manufacturer, depicting samples of their stock.

New Rag Rugs:

Finnish Text, Helsinki, 1966. Hand-sketched rug patterns, accompanied by colored drawings of same.


Basic Handweaving:

Danish Text. The forward, roughly translated, indicates that this is a basic handweaving book. Contains many interesting illustrations and photographs pertaining to same.


Swedish copyright