Sámi Shoe Bands Shell Bands, Skallebånd, Vuoddagat, PaulanauhatShoe bands were woven by the Sámi and are worn to prevent snow from getting into your boots. One end of the band is tied […]
Sámi Shoe Bands
Wittering Raanu
The earliest Raanu weavings date back to the 1600’s. The Saami wove Raanu (Rátnu, Rádno, Grene) and used them as wall coverings in their tents and sod huts. At first glance, a […]
Sami Grene Blanket
What is Sami Duodji
What is Sami Duodji Sami Duodji is all traditional handicraft that is made by the Saami people. The crafts are both artistic and have a functional purpose such as tools, clothing, knives, […]
The Sami
THE SAMI The SaamiThe Saami (Lapps) are known as the people of the sun and the wind. They are a nomadic people of northern Scandinavia and are reindeer herders. Saami ethnic heritage, […]
How to Warp a Sami Rigid Heddle
To put a warp onto a Beaivi Sami weaving loom is a fairly simple process. I use my warping board that is attached to the back of my loom to measure the […]
Sami Pickup Bandweaving Draft
Sáami Bandweaving Pickup Draft A weaving draft for making a traditional Sámi belt. Post Views: 19
ZigZag – Sami Bandweaving Pattern
Sami Bandweaving Pattern – ZigZag Sami Rigid Heddle Pattern Quite a simple design but effective. This narrow band has been woven using my new Sami 2 hole rigid heddle loom Post Views: […]
Sami Band Weaving – Sunna7
Sami Band Weaving: Sunna Heddle 7 Pattern Threads Saami Band Weaving Drafts for 7 Pattern ThreadsSami Band Weaving is characterized by its complexity of geometric patterns that can be woven using simple […]
Sami 2 Hole Weaving Reed
Sámi 2 Hole Sami Weaving Reed From high-tech to low-tech weaving –My latest handweaving obsession is studying more about the weaving of narrow bands, belts and braids done by my ancestors. After […]
