Sacred Knots

Create, Adorn, and Transform through the Art of Knotting

Lise Silva Gomes

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Shambhala Publications Inc
19 January 2021

Art & Architecture; Handicrafts, decorative arts & crafts

A bright and vibrant guide to contemporary knot making--learn to tie decorative knots for creative projects and discover a meditative and meaningful crafting practice.

A bright and vibrant guide to contemporary knot making-learn knotting basics, create gorgeous pieces, and discover a meditative and meaningful crafting practice.

The ancient craft of knotting connects our past to our present, helping us tap intoancestral wisdom and dream for the future, while grounding us in the present moment.

It offers a meditative break from our busy lives, calming the mind in a tactile and engaging way. Through a journeyof creative exercises and projects, this book offers tools to form a knotting practice thatwill fuel creativity and inspire mindfulness.

With illustrated step-by-step instructions,you'll learn to tie basic knots and then develop skills further to create larger projects thatfocus on color and experimentation with unconventional materials. Along theway, you'll discover how to adapt knot tying to your own personal creative practice, useit as a way to manifest intentions, and embrace it as a platform for meditation.

Projects such as the Pipa Knot Earrings, Sun Worshipper Statement Necklace, Colorblock Woven Knot Panel, and Double Coin Curtain go beyond the basics toincorporate various fiber art mediums and craft techniques spanning cord wrapping,jewelry making, macrame, tassel making, and more.

By: Lise Silva Gomes
Imprint: Shambhala Publications Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 241mm, Width: 178mm,
Weight: 368g
ISBN: 9781611807776
ISBN 10: 1611807778
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 19 January 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

LISE SILVA GOMES is an artist based in Berkeley, CA. She explores the power of symbols through her work with sacred knots, creating fiber jewelry and wall hangings with handmade thread-wrapped cord entwined in knot designs that serve as metaphors for life experiences, dreams, and deep desires. In 2013, she introduced her own line of knot-based art, accessories, and jewelry. She leads guided meditations and speaks, writes, and illustrates around the topic of creativity and ethics as an extension of her popular zine Craft & Practice.