Yarn Art
Friday, April 1st, 2011Yarn Art
 |
 Netherlands Double ducats 1763 Gold 80  US $3,091.00
|
 FRANK MILLER Sin City original ltd signed slipcase HCs US $2,999.99
|
 28 Tibet Tibetan Dazi Embroidery Thangka Heavenly King US $2,999.99
|
 Rugs Handmade Persian Carpet Wool Mehraban 3 X 23 US $2,950.00
|
 Nourison Vallencierre Camel Contemporary Rug US $2,299.00
|
 Nourison Vallencierre Brown Contemporary Rug US $2,299.00
|
 Nourison Vallencierre Beige Black Contemporary Rug US $2,299.00
|
 Nourison Vallencierre Beige Contemporary Rug US $2,299.00
|
 Runner Area Rugs Hand Knotted Persian Wool Mehraban 19 US $2,200.00
|
 Large Area Rugs handmade Persian Wool Yelemeh 7 x10 US $2,200.00
|
 SUPERB HAND CRAFTED MODERN WOOL SILK TIBETAN RUG 9X12 US $2,159.10
|
 Nourison Cosmopolitan Beige Contemporary Rug US $2,129.00
|
 Nourison Cosmopolitan Cocoa Contemporary Rug US $2,129.00
|
 GORGEOUS HAND CRAFTED WOOL SILK TIBETAN RUG 9X12 US $2,128.50
|
 $11850 RARE SOUMAK KILIM PAKISTAN VEGETABLE DYE 11 x 9 US $2,100.00
|
 Alfred Arthur Brunel De Neuville 1852 1941 Kittens in basket US $2,100.00
|
 Nourison Living Treasures Khaki Contemporary Rug US $1,999.00
|
 Nourison Living Treasures Midnight Contemporary Rug US $1,999.00
|
 Vintage 1970s Hopi ARTHUR HOLMES SR Carved 22 Black Ogre Nataska Kachina Doll US $1,990.00
|
 Heirloom Hand knotted Wool Ivory Rust Rug US $1,915.04
|
 5x8 Antique Turkish Azeri Rug excelent condition 100 YR US $1,900.00
|
 Native American Jemez Indian Handbuilt Clay Clown Kachina Doll Joe Cajero Jr US $1,900.00
|
 Heirloom Hand knotted Kashan Gold Wool Rug US $1,892.90
|
 Antique Navajo Indian Rug Diamond Motifs c1930 US $1,875.00
|
 Marble Antique Sculpture of a Young Girl and Kitten US $1,875.00
|
 Incredible Masterpiece AYMARA INDIAN Awayo Manta Bolivia TM7240 US $1,850.00
|
 Area Rugs Handmade Carpet Persian Mehraban Runner 14 US $1,820.00
|
 Book Dealer store inventory up for sale Great Business US $5,000.00
|
| Powered by phpBay Pro |
Is the Art of Knitting Dead?
Many Britons growing up during the 20th century, especially in the 1950s and 1960s, would have been extremely familiar with watching one or more relatives knitting whole ranges of jumpers, baby clothes and blankets by hand simply using a pair of knitting needles.
They lived in an age of austerity, before globalisation and cheap worldwide clothing imports. For many knitting was a necessary activity in order to keep family and friends cheaply clothed. However, mass production of clothing primarily in the Far East means that now, certainly in real terms clothing is far less expensive than it was in the 50s and 60s. So, knitting has evolved to become more of a popular pastime than a necessity, but as an art it is certainly a long way from dead.
For example, a large selection of baby clothes can still be knitted, providing not only a cheaper option than purchasing those garments from specialist children’s clothiers, but can also provide a great deal of satisfaction for the relative or friend who created them. Blankets, shawls, jumpers and booties are all knitting favourites and now patterns and yarns are both widely available from the web. Similarly, adult sweaters knitted from the finest yarns are still popular presents to give at Christmas.
However, as well as being a productive pastime for home knitters there is also a thriving commercial knitting industry within the UK, much of it based north of the border. Indeed,
Scottish textile
workers number 22,000 proving that the industry is alive and well within the UK. Generating exports valuing almost £23million a year it provides a valuable source of income and does much to promote the quality of textiles produced in Scotland.
There is also a fantastic selection of yarns available from Scotland for both domestic and commercial use. Glasgow and Edinburgh boast a number of colourful boutiques that offer a cornucopia of differing yarns designed to appeal to knitters and crocheters alike. In addition to home-produced yarns the shops also offer a wide and varied range from all over the globe in order to satisfy demand from UK-based knitters.
Whether knitting for pleasure or profit there is no doubt that the internet has allowed knitters to get in touch with those providing knitting necessities, increasing their choices. It has also allowed for the development of an online knitting community, for example at UK Hand Knitting Association which provides visitors with a list of resources and advice on how to start a knitting group.
It may now be more of a pleasure than a necessity, but knitting is a long way from dying out as an art; certainly in the UK, at least!
About the Author
Adam Singleton writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content
COLORBOMB Creations Art Yarn Spinning Tutorial: Corespinning
Yarn Art
