Art of String Figures International String Figure Association 0Paperback / softback
Art of String Figures International String Figure Association 0Paperback / softback Rooted in tribal customs and cultural traditions from around the world, making string figures is an ancient pastime…
Specifikacia Art of String Figures International String Figure Association 0Paperback / softback
Art of String Figures International String Figure Association 0Paperback / softback
Rooted in tribal customs and cultural traditions from around the world, making string figures is an ancient pastime that continues to charm people of all ages. They include "Kidnapped Baby" and "Broken Home, Mended Home" from Hawaii, "A Flock of Birds" and "Old Man Chewing" from the Solomon Islands, and the Australian "Setting Sun." From Congo come "Leopard's Mouth," "Rubber Band" from Tibet, and from India, "Scissors." Other figures spotlight the traditions of North America's Navajo and Kwakiutl peoples and natives This compilation of projects from String Figure Magazine presents easy-to-follow photographs and simple, step-by-step directions for creating more than two dozen captivating string figures that can jump, flip, and perform other tricks.In addition to basic instructions on how to get started, this guide features brief accounts of each figure's historical background.