New Project: Finnish Iron Age Band Reconstructions - Kakuola Kekomäki 376a

Ever since getting Applesies, I have been mulling over a larger sort of tablet weaving project.  Here is this fantastic book with amazing pattern reconstructions of some historical bands. So, why not go ahead and make it a project to make a reconstruction of every historical band in Applesies, and maybe a few more Iron Age Finnish finds?

I've already made the Masku Humikkala band, but I used non-period materials (cotton and bamboo viscose). For this project, I want to make reconstructions that would not be out of place in period, which means using period materials and methods. I will be working my way through this project throughout the year, maybe spacing it out with some other projects. Each time, I will make an attempt to be more and more authentic in my materials and methods.

Another Applesies Band

This is a quick update, which is about a month overdue.

I've continued to weave bands from Applesies and Fox Noses, and this time I wanted to take a break from the complexity that was the Masku Humikkala band and chose something simple.

This pattern, called small applesies, has a simple 5-forward, 5-back turning pattern and was thus very quick to weave. Still, I think the pattern is quite striking and very beautiful.

More images after the cut.