lördag 1 februari 2014

Books on Latvian Knitting and textile traditions - part 3


"Latviešu Jostas"/ "Latvian Sashes, Belts and Bands" by Aleksandra Dzērvītis and Lilija Treimanis
The book "Latviešu Jostas" (in English "Latvian Sashes, Belts and Bands") by Aleksandra Dzērvītis and Lilija Treimanis is a fantastic book. It is in Latvian and English (English text by Vila Abele Wurstner). Published in 1982.
"Latviešu Jostas"/ "Latvian Sashes, Belts and Bands" by Aleksandra Dzērvītis and Lilija Treimanis
"The patterns in this collection are only a part of the cultural wealth that Latvians can be proud of. It is hoped that this will enrich the next generations and others interested in continuing the Latvian ethnic heritage"
"Latviešu Jostas"/ "Latvian Sashes, Belts and Bands" by Aleksandra Dzērvītis and Lilija Treimanis
- General requirements for weaving Latvian sashes, belts and bands (materials, tools and patterns)
- Braided and interlinked belts
- Striped and flowered belts
- Patterned belts and sashes
- Finishing
- Decorative belt weavings
"Latviešu Jostas"/ "Latvian Sashes, Belts and Bands" by Aleksandra Dzērvītis and Lilija Treimanis
"It is vital for the serious craftsperson who wishes to reproduce an authentic sash, belt or band to adhere to the three principal characteristics identifying a Latvian textile. These color plates show the proper and distinctive coclor compositions in conjunction with the correct yarn weights. Most of them are actual size photographs of reproductions of the ethnographically correct designs. Except for plate 1, complete pattern drafts for all of these belts can be found in the pattern section of the text (...)"
There are LOTS of patterns in this book. If you are not a weaver you will still be able to use them or be inspired by the patterns when knitting.
"Latviešu Jostas"/ "Latvian Sashes, Belts and Bands" by Aleksandra Dzērvītis and Lilija Treimanis
The book is 400+ pages. Charted patterns on page 162-392. It is simply amazing! If you ever get the chance to buy this book, don´t hesitate!

Maruta Grasmane:  "Laviešu Tautas Tērpi - Raksti - Izšūšana"
The book "Laviešu Tautas Tērpi - Raksti - Izšūšana" by Maruta Grasmane is all about traditional Latvian costumes, traditions and techniques. Texts only in Latvian (except for a Preface by editor Anna Šmite in English). My copy is from 2013, but I think that there is an earlier edition in 2000 as well.
Maruta Grasmane:  "Laviešu Tautas Tērpi - Raksti - Izšūšana"
"The author Maruta Grasmane has utilized her extensive experience in needlework and pedagogy to create a valuable source of information. Several books about Latvian folk costumes have been published before. The current work aims to present the splendour of the folk costumes from all 19 ethnographic regions of Latvia, and also to serve as  a practical handbook. The author´s goal has been to provide the reader with an opportunity to refer to the pages corresponding to the folk costumes of a given region, and to obtain the required information".
Maruta Grasmane:  "Laviešu Tautas Tērpi - Raksti - Izšūšana"

6 kommentarer:

  1. Hi Lars,

    What books are most important for understanding Lielvardes belt patterns and their design? I have read all your posts about books on this and I deeply appreciate you taking the time to provide this rare information. Thank you for your time.

    -Stephen

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    1. Hi Stephen
      Unfortunately I do not now of any books that specifically address the Lielvardes belt patterns. In "Latviešu Jostas" there is some information about the sashes from Vidzeme and three pictures and charts for Lielvardes saches.
      /Lars

      Radera
  2. I would love to find a copy of Latviesu Jostas....Do you know of anyone wishing to sell their copy? Es labprāt vēlētos atrast kopiju Latviešu Jostas .... Vai jūs zināt ikvienam, kas vēlas pārdot savu kopiju? Thank you for your help. Lausanne Allen , a weaver in Vermont, USA.Paldies par jūsu palīdzību. Lausanne Allen, audēja Vermont, ASV.

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    1. Hi Lausanne! I am sorry that I can´t help you. Unfortunately I have no knowledge of anyone that has a copy of the book for sale. We found our copy by searching second-hand bookstores.
      Best of luck!
      Lars

      Radera
  3. Hello, Lausanne. I think I can help you with copies of books. I am also weaver and weaving belts and saches in Riga. Mainly I use back-strap weaving and incle-loom weaving methods. Labdien, Lausanne . Es varu paliidzeet ar kopiju. Aužu latviešu jostas, tais kaitā arī Lielvārdes jostas. andra@euromed.lv

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  4. Hello, Lausanne. I think I can help you with copies of books. I am also weaver and weaving belts and saches in Riga. Mainly I use back-strap weaving and incle-loom weaving methods. Labdien, Lausanne . Es varu paliidzeet ar kopiju. Aužu latviešu jostas, tais kaitā arī Lielvārdes jostas. andra@euromed.lv

    SvaraRadera