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Threads Around the World: From Arabian Weaving to Batik in Zimbabwe Stackpole Books Next the parallel history ofDeb BrandonHandmade textiles are personal, no matter where in the world theyre created, and these photos and explanations of 25 diverse world cultures techniques vividly share the details. Take a voyage through these pages and see how todays artisans continue to create traditional fiber arts with age old methods. Blending well researched information, engaging style, and inspiration, the pages explore espadrilles, flatwoven rugs, mittens, voudou flags,