{"product_id":"passementerie","title":"Passementerie","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-tisseetfile\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePassementerie\u003c\/strong\u003e by Elizabeth Ashdown is a practical introduction to one of the rarest and most fascinating textile arts: the creation of decorative braids, fringes, cords, trims and ornamental embellishments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn artist, designer and one of the few contemporary experts in this centuries-old craft, Elizabeth Ashdown explains the fundamental techniques of passementerie while demonstrating how they can be adapted to modern fashion and interior design. Through \u003cstrong\u003e11 fully guided projects\u003c\/strong\u003e, readers discover how to create beautiful decorative trimmings using only simple equipment, including an ordinary frame loom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Practical introduction to passementerie\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔ 11 guided projects for fashion and home décor\u003cbr\u003e✔ Suitable for beginner and intermediate makers\u003cbr\u003e✔ Requires only a simple frame loom\u003cbr\u003e✔ 160 pages with approximately 200 colour photographs\u003cbr\u003e✔ Written in English\u003cbr\u003e✔ Hardcover edition\u003cbr\u003e✔ By Elizabeth Ashdown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Book Deserves a Place in Your Library\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePassementerie is one of the least documented textile disciplines available to today's fibre artists. This book makes a remarkable craft approachable by combining traditional techniques with modern applications that can easily be incorporated into contemporary projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than presenting passementerie as a historical curiosity, Elizabeth Ashdown demonstrates how decorative trims can enhance garments, accessories and home décor. The result is a book that serves as both a practical learning resource and a source of creative inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe fundamental principles of traditional passementerie.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechniques for creating decorative braids, fringes, cords and trims.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to work on a simple frame loom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWays to incorporate decorative trimmings into garments and home décor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContemporary applications inspired by centuries-old textile traditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEleven step-by-step projects, from a Chanel-inspired jacket fringe to a braided edging for a window blind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is This Book For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is intended for anyone interested in exploring a unique textile technique while creating beautiful decorative finishes for clothing and interior projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is especially recommended for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebeginner and intermediate weavers;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etextile artists;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efashion designers and garment makers;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eembroiderers;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eknitters and fibre artists;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eanyone fascinated by traditional textile techniques.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo specialized equipment is required. The projects are designed to be completed on a simple frame loom similar to those commonly available through craft suppliers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Practical and Contemporary Approach\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Ashdown teaches passementerie through hands-on practice. Each project introduces new techniques progressively, allowing readers to build confidence while developing their skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nearly 200 colour photographs clearly illustrate every stage of the process and demonstrate how traditional decorative techniques can be adapted to contemporary clothing, accessories and interior decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe particularly appreciate this book because it introduces readers to a fascinating textile discipline that is rarely covered in modern publications. It makes an exceptional craft accessible without requiring expensive or specialized equipment, while providing countless ideas for adding distinctive decorative details to handmade projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Passementerie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elizabeth Ashdown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Schiffer Publishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21.6 × 25.4 cm (8.5 × 10 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.91 kg (2 lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 200 colour photographs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9780764367182\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrinted in:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 16px; background: #36c1cc; color: #fff!important; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 999px; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tisseetfile.com\/en\/collections\/livres\"\u003e Browse All Books \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 12px; line-height: 2;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"display: inline-block; margin: 4px 8px 4px 0; padding: 8px 14px; border: 1px solid #36c1cc; border-radius: 999px; text-decoration: none; color: #1e838b;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tisseetfile.com\/en\/collections\/livres-de-tissage\"\u003e Weaving Books \u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca style=\"display: inline-block; margin: 4px 8px 4px 0; padding: 8px 14px; border: 1px solid #36c1cc; border-radius: 999px; text-decoration: none; color: #1e838b;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tisseetfile.com\/en\/collections\/metiers-a-tisser\"\u003e Weaving Looms \u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca style=\"display: inline-block; margin: 4px 8px 4px 0; padding: 8px 14px; border: 1px solid #36c1cc; border-radius: 999px; text-decoration: none; color: #1e838b;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tisseetfile.com\/en\/pages\/ressources\"\u003e Resources \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this book suitable for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is designed for beginner and intermediate makers, with techniques introduced progressively through guided projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a specialized loom?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The projects require only a simple frame loom similar to those commonly available from craft retailers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the book include complete projects?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It contains 11 fully guided projects for both fashion and home décor applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the book well illustrated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It features approximately 200 colour photographs that clearly explain the techniques and projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat language is the book written in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe complete text is written in English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Schiffer Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58283760320815,"sku":null,"price":56.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/0762\/4041\/files\/passementerie-book.jpg?v=1785838752","url":"https:\/\/www.tisseetfile.com\/en\/products\/passementerie","provider":"Tisse et File","version":"1.0","type":"link"}