--- product_id: 19194062 title: "The Techniques of Tablet Weaving" price: "β‚©79681" currency: KRW in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.kr/products/19194062-the-techniques-of-tablet-weaving store_origin: KR region: South Korea --- # Classic 1982 edition reprint Detailed weaving techniques & patterns Rich historical context & research The Techniques of Tablet Weaving **Price:** β‚©79681 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🧢 Weave history and innovation into every thread β€” don’t miss out on this fiber arts essential! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Techniques of Tablet Weaving - **How much does it cost?** β‚©79681 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kr](https://www.desertcart.kr/products/19194062-the-techniques-of-tablet-weaving) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Historical & Modern Fusion:** Blend ancient traditions with innovative variations for unique creations. - β€’ **Master the Art of Tablet Weaving:** Unlock decades of expert techniques and elevate your fiber craft. - β€’ **Trusted by Fiber Artists Worldwide:** Join a community of 200+ reviewers who rate it 4.6 stars for depth and quality. - β€’ **Comprehensive Step-by-Step Instructions:** Follow clear diagrams and photos to perfect complex weaving patterns. - β€’ **Hardcover Durability with Lightweight Design:** Premium binding ships from Vermont, built to last without bulk. ## Overview The Techniques of Tablet Weaving is a landmark 2015 hardcover reprint of Peter Collingwood’s classic 1982 guide, offering intermediate and advanced weavers a rich repository of detailed instructions, historical insights, and pattern examples. With crisp diagrams and extensive photos, this book is a must-have for serious tablet weaving enthusiasts seeking to deepen their craft and connect with a vibrant community of fiber artists. ## Description "RECOMMENDED NEW EDITION ISBN: 978-1626542143" When Techniques of Tablet Weaving was first published in 1982 it sold out almost immediately. Weavers, fiber artists, and collectors, hungry for the vast and carefully organized repository of information it contained, have spent years excitedly sharing dog-eared paperback editions and roughly photocopied excerpts of this one-of-a-kind volume. No commercially published book, before or since, has captured the amount and quality of information and research on the art of tablet weaving (also known as card weaving). Finally, long-deprived cardweaving enthusiasts can own their very own copy of Peter Collingwood's landmark book thanks to this high-quality 2015 reprint, complete with dozens of detailed photographs, pattern examples, and step-by-step instructions for each of the techniques presented. In addition to instructional information, Techniques of Tablet Weaving contains pages of historical context for a variety of weaving techniques with clear and helpful tips on reproducing them precisely, as well as modern variations on the classics. Review: Classic book aimed at intermediate and advanced tablet weavers - tl;dr = Intermediate, and advanced tablet weavers are encouraged to get this book. Beginners should learn from a separate book specifically designed for learning to tablet weave (Candace Crockett's is still a good one). But get this (Collingwood's) book if you think you'll pursue this fibercraft further. This review is for the hardcover 2015 reprint version of Peter Collingwood's "The Techniques of Tablet Weaving". The book was purchased in new condition and fulfilled by desertcart. CONS - The pages are not "high quality" (more "average quality") but they are thinner possibly to reduce the size and weight of the book. The photos are faded and somewhat grainy but you can still manage to see the point they are trying to convey. PROS - The hardcover cover itself is good quality. The text and drawn diagrams are crisp and clear. And there are a LOT of photos and diagrams. The book begins with the known (at the time of original publication) history of tablet weaving. Because Collingwood was able to work with fibercrafters as well as museum personnel he had access to a wide range of information. In addition to showing historical techniques, he also shows his own experiments with tablet weaving. Text, photos, and diagrams enable readers to replicate (almost?) all of it. There is a great deal of technical information and it is presented well. Collingwood includes important aspects of tablet weaving such as how to make a continuous warp and how to thread multiple cards (tablets) at the same time. He covers the possible orientations of the cards and the different ways they can be manipulated during weaving. This book is appropriate for the tablet weaver who wants a better understanding of WHY tablet weaving works and how to expand on the basic "turn forward" "turn backward". It gives plenty of new techniques to try with tablet weaving. A beginner theoretically could learn to tablet weave from this book, but it would be challenging. However, once a beginner has learned the basics (from another book) this book is a wonderful resource for tips and tricks that are useful for tablet weavers of all levels. Review: Not for beginners but awesome reference. ... - This is an excellent reference time history of tablet weaving. As other reviewers have said, this is not a book looking for how to start out tablet or card weaving. However, if you are looking for techniques it is any excellent source. Mr. Collingwood did a great job with historical references and how to use and design using more then just a four hole tablet to weave with. There is only one thing I have to complain about with this book. That is the fact when you are reading and it makes a reference to a particular picture or plate number that they are on the same page as the reference. It gets a little madding to have to hunt the referenced picture down to see what the writing was talking about. Overall very good book! ## Features - Ships from Vermont ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #122,567 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #43 in Weaving (Books) #127 in Fiber Arts & Textiles | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 205 Reviews | ## Images ![The Techniques of Tablet Weaving - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71cyiRJMe5L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Classic book aimed at intermediate and advanced tablet weavers *by P***Z on January 24, 2019* tl;dr = Intermediate, and advanced tablet weavers are encouraged to get this book. Beginners should learn from a separate book specifically designed for learning to tablet weave (Candace Crockett's is still a good one). But get this (Collingwood's) book if you think you'll pursue this fibercraft further. This review is for the hardcover 2015 reprint version of Peter Collingwood's "The Techniques of Tablet Weaving". The book was purchased in new condition and fulfilled by Amazon. CONS - The pages are not "high quality" (more "average quality") but they are thinner possibly to reduce the size and weight of the book. The photos are faded and somewhat grainy but you can still manage to see the point they are trying to convey. PROS - The hardcover cover itself is good quality. The text and drawn diagrams are crisp and clear. And there are a LOT of photos and diagrams. The book begins with the known (at the time of original publication) history of tablet weaving. Because Collingwood was able to work with fibercrafters as well as museum personnel he had access to a wide range of information. In addition to showing historical techniques, he also shows his own experiments with tablet weaving. Text, photos, and diagrams enable readers to replicate (almost?) all of it. There is a great deal of technical information and it is presented well. Collingwood includes important aspects of tablet weaving such as how to make a continuous warp and how to thread multiple cards (tablets) at the same time. He covers the possible orientations of the cards and the different ways they can be manipulated during weaving. This book is appropriate for the tablet weaver who wants a better understanding of WHY tablet weaving works and how to expand on the basic "turn forward" "turn backward". It gives plenty of new techniques to try with tablet weaving. A beginner theoretically could learn to tablet weave from this book, but it would be challenging. However, once a beginner has learned the basics (from another book) this book is a wonderful resource for tips and tricks that are useful for tablet weavers of all levels. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not for beginners but awesome reference. ... *by L***T on May 7, 2017* This is an excellent reference time history of tablet weaving. As other reviewers have said, this is not a book looking for how to start out tablet or card weaving. However, if you are looking for techniques it is any excellent source. Mr. Collingwood did a great job with historical references and how to use and design using more then just a four hole tablet to weave with. There is only one thing I have to complain about with this book. That is the fact when you are reading and it makes a reference to a particular picture or plate number that they are on the same page as the reference. It gets a little madding to have to hunt the referenced picture down to see what the writing was talking about. Overall very good book! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Re brocaded card/tablet weaving, this is a good source. *by D***N on August 8, 2017* I wanted to know more about brocaded tablet weaving, but didn't want to pay the much higher price for the "Ecclesiastical" cardweaving book, although there may be a less expensive way to get that (see those reviews). While Collingwood wrote for more experienced people (I'd seen his books on rug weaving and sprang and had had trouble understanding them, so I was nervous about ordering this one), I did not have nearly as much trouble with it. This may only mean that I have more experience with card/tablet weaving than with these other techniques. He definitely had what I wanted, including a simple way of making a "drawloom-type" mechanism for this purpose. However, I was looking for TECHNIQUES, not HISTORY, so be aware of that. For that particular use, this item is excellent. I can't say much about the other parts of the book as I wasn't (at this time, at least) very much interested in them except in a few spots (that may change). I will say, however, that it helps to know your weaving terminology in advance as he doesn't appear to define his terms. The book was worth the price in my mind. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.kr/products/19194062-the-techniques-of-tablet-weaving](https://www.desertcart.kr/products/19194062-the-techniques-of-tablet-weaving) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Korea* *Store origin: KR* *Last updated: 2026-08-01*