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In her final blog in the series Lee Wengraf celebrates the life and work of Walter Rodney, the scholar, working class militant and revolutionary from Guyana who was murdered 37 years ago. His book How Europe Underdeveloped Africa remains a classic that must be carefully studied by activists and scholars today.
**For UK Customers** The Nalbinding for Beginners Book by Nidavellnir is HERE! From a York based Nalbinding Master Craftsman and Viking-Age Heritage Specialist! Launched in February 2018, this instructional book continues to sell out! With over 800 students using this resource worldwide, to help learn an ancient wool craft. The 'Nalbinding for Beginners' Book, is the first of its kind in the UK. Whether you have an interest in Knitting, Wool, History, Archaeology or Historical Crafts, this Kit provides you with everything you need to know to Learn and Develop the earliest form of fibre craft, Nalbinding. It's also a great way of using up some of that left-over yarn that fill's up in wool crafter's homes! Known by many different cultural names, 'nalebinding' is the name for the Scandinavian form. Using a single needle and detaching long lengths of yarn you use historical stitches and devoted techniques to create warm items like hats, socks, gloves and mittens. For the purposes of introducing and teaching a UK based audience the technique is referred to as, Nalbinding, by Nidavellnir. The stitch you'll learn in this book is based on the archaeological examples of the Simple Looping forms. With excavated examples surviving from sites such as Tybrind Vig (dated c.4200 BC) and Bolkilde( dated c.3200 BC) in Denmark. Both archaeological examples are held at the National Museum in Copenhagen and are a great starting point to understanding this ancient craft! It's where I first started, now You can too! In 2018, Nidavellnir provided research to get Nalbinding listed as an "Endangered Heritage Craft" in the UK, with the Heritage Craft Association. This Craft is now considered an Endangered, due to the lack of Professional Crafts-people practicing, teaching and safeguarding this craft. So when you purchase this kit from Nidavellnir, you are actively supporting a Heritage craft Legacy! And becoming a part of that Legacy Yourself! This Book contains: - 1 x Book (34pgs, 13 x 20cm) : 'Nalbinding for Beginners' by Emma 'Bruni' Boast. 1st Edition. A beginner's guide to nalbinding that starts with the basics. This book will enable you to learn, practice and develop this form of 'Viking-Age knitting' with ease. An easy-to-follow photo guide with explanations along the way. Enjoy this traditional craft and study at your own pace!’ Inside the book are high definition photographs illustrating the beginners stitch, as well as 3 Tutorials on how to make: - a simple nalbound hat - a pair of full mittens - a pair of fingerless mittens. As well as tips, tricks and guidance along the way. It may seem a small book, but it packs alot in! Plus you get access to a Master Nalbinding Expert to ask questions of as you Learn, if you need that extra support. Extra Information to consider: ****** This book is written in English by an UK based heritage craft specialist and Archaeologist with over 15+years experience in the Heritage sector. Having spent many years in heritage education, this book is written as if I was sitting next to you in a Workshop, guiding you along the way. By purchasing directly from me, you in effect become my Student. -The book is suitable for ages 8+ as a teaching resource, the font is also produced in a large, clear form making it easy to read and follow. - Suitable for partially sighted individuals. It has a green background with white writing for those that may be partially sighted, as well as being written in a large clear font. - There are high definition photos to show you each individual step of each tutorial. -This book is also suitable for left and right handed crafters. Nalbinding is an instinctive craft not based on patterns or 'handedness'. This Book is printed on eco-friendly recycled paper. Price includes Royal Mail 1st class, as Standard for UK buyers. Come and Start Your Nalbinding Journey Today!
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