Orenburg lace knitting is a Russian textile craft that has existed for centuries. But until now, the techniques and history of this beautiful art form have only been handed down verbally from one generation to the next. Western readers are now given all of the necessary information that they need to create one of these dazzling heirlooms. Readers are led step-by-step through the creation of a miniature shawl. A stitch dictionary, a complete pattern for the Eastern Star shawl, and profiles of the premier Orenburg knitters are included.
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