10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RAFFIA»
Discover the use of
raffia in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
raffia and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Textile art of the Bakuba: velvet embroideries in
raffia
These striking velvety embroidered raffia cloths and ceremonial appliqu skirts were created deep in the heart of the Congo by the Kuba people.
Sam Hilu, Irwin Hersey, 2003
2
How to make
raffia hats, bags & baskets
Liz Doyle's book takes you diagrammatically step-by-step through the techniques of plaiting, starting and shaping crowns and brims, in designs ranging from a straight-brimmed sunhat to a sou'wester.
Liz Doyle, Elizabeth Doyle Carey, 1995
A practical manual in how to meet the needs of Muslim clients, the book explains basic concepts of Islamic Family Law and how the English legal system can be used to satisfy the diverse needs of Muslim clients.
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Raffia basketry as an art
CHAPTER I Materials and Tools Materials: Raffia and Reeds Tools: Blunt-pointed
carpet-needles, size No. 20; thimble and small scissors. RAFFIA RAFFIA is the
product of the Raffia palm, which grows in the Island of Madagascar. The outer ...
Gertrude Porter Ashley, Mildred Porter Ashley, 1922
Gather about 20 strands of raffia together and tie one end of the bunch at the
back of the wreath with a single strand of raffia. Start wrapping the thick strand of
raffia around the wreath at an angle. When you get to the end of the raffia strand,
...
Molly Smith Christensen, 2006
6
Perspectives on Africa: A Reader in Culture, History and ...
Bushong women find time to do the famous raffia embroidery, perhaps because
their menfolk help them more in the fields. Lele men admiring the Bushong
Velours, were amazed to learn that women could ever be clever enough to use
needle ...
Roy Richard Grinker, Stephen C. Lubkemann, Christopher B. Steiner, 2010
7
Primitive Skills and Crafts: An Outdoorsman's Guide to ...
I particularly like the raffia that has a waxy feel because it seems to work
unusually well with the pine needles. I avoid dyed raffia because it is too dry.
Sometimes, I prepare the raffia by letting it stand overnight in a plastic bag with a
little water ...
Richard Jamison, Linda Jamison, 2007
8
Industrial-arts Magazine
Solid row of white raffia, lazy squaw. Nine-leaf pine strand. Build up sides \" high;
stitches 1" to 1J" apart, red raffia. Make a solid row by wrapping needles, "lazy
squaw" with red raffia. To finish the top use one-piece of No. 5 reed at top to go ...
9
Pine Needle Basketry: From Forest Floor to Finished Project
Raffia is a natural material made from the leaf stalks of the raffia palm. Once used
only in Africa, where it was incorporated into baskets, mats, bags, and clothes, it
is now commonly available at craft-supply stores. Purchase either the treated or ...
Judy Mofield Mallow, 1997
10
Braiding and Knotting: Techniques and Projects
... top and bottom securely together. Raffia Hat MATERIALS: 6 oz. to 8 oz. raffia I
large-eyed needle Raffia, which is obtained from the leaves of the raffia palm,
native to Madagascar, is an excellent, yet very inexpensive material for outing
hats.
Constantine A. Belash, 1936
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RAFFIA»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
raffia is used in the context of the following news items.
Burning roof collapse triggers Mayday call
Occupants of a home on Raffia Drive in Antelope made it out safety as flames flared from the roof Thursday afternoon. Sacramento Metro firefighters responded ... «News10.net, Apr 15»
WCI opens four models at Raffia Preserve in North Naples
Four model homes are now open in the model home park at Raffia Preserve, WCI Communities' 184-acre community of single-family homes in North Naples. «Naples Daily News, Mar 15»
Raffia Preserve clubhouse now open
The 7,400-square-foot clubhouse and fitness center is now open for residents at Raffia Preserve, WCI Communities' 184-acre North Naples community. Situated ... «Naples Daily News, Jan 15»
Want a job at Google? Be a camel.
Raffia, the first animal to carry Google's Trekker camera, captured 360-degree 'street' views of Liwa with the equipment fastened securely atop her single hump. «Christian Science Monitor, Oct 14»
Google hires camel for desert Street View
Google spokeswoman Monica Baz says the camel, reportedly named Raffia, was an apt way of documenting the beautiful shifting sands of Abu Dhabi's Liwa ... «CNN, Oct 14»
Shakespeare's 17th-century Vienna–in 'katsa,' raffia, abaca, jute and …
To achieve shades and textures, he used three grades of muslin and combined them with such native and abundant materials as raffia, abaca, sinamay and jute ... «Inquirer.net, Sep 14»
Raffia Preserve already a hit before first home is built
Raffia is the fiber that comes from the leaves of a raffia palm. It's often used for tying plants, making baskets, mats and for other crafts. Many people have never ... «The News-Press, Aug 14»
The Manolo recommends Stuart Weitzman's raffia sandals for a well …
Manolo says, August in the District of the Columbia is the best of the times and the worst of the times. On the one of the hands, all of the Congress-beings are ... «Washington Post, Aug 14»
Raffia Preserve's Naples sales center open
WCI Communities is now welcoming homebuyers to the on-site sales center at Raffia Preserve, the company's new 184-acre Naples community with 72 acres ... «The News-Press, Jul 14»
It's Your Business: WCI holds grand opening Saturday for Raffia …
WCI Communities will hold a grand opening of its new Raffia Preserve community on Saturday. The event is from 1 to 3 p.m. at the newly opened sales center at ... «Naples Daily News, Jun 14»
