Books | Daily 藺編 & The 藺編人 (藺編 Weaver) (Includes DVD)

Building upon Professor Lu Chia-hui's previous work, "The 藺編人 (藺編 Weaver)," which aimed to preserve the traditional craft of 藺編 (藺 grass weaving), "Daily 藺編" delves deeper into the breakdown and teaching of techniques. Through the author's personal learning journey from novice to proficient, the book offers step-by-step explanations and summarizes common mistakes encountered. With the aid of photographs and diagrams, readers can follow along with ease. From identifying different types of 藺 grass materials and preparing the fibers to mastering techniques such as increasing and decreasing stitches for flat and three-dimensional weaving, this book provides practical, hands-on exercises. The goal is to inspire readers to integrate 藺編 into their daily lives by practicing "Daily 蔺編" and creating everyday items using this craft. The enduring legacy of this century-old craft, passed down through daily life, is the truest form of preserving 藺編 culture for the future. The book features a substantial 1300g plain concrete-finish paper for its cover and back, enhanced with screen printing for a premium tactile experience. It is bound with a lay-flat adhesive binding, making it easy to read. The book is A4 in size (29.7 x 21 cm) and contains 176 pages. - "The 藺編人 (藺編 Weaver)" serves as an ideal introductory guide for those interested in understanding Taiwan's unique central region 藺 grass weaving techniques and the development of the century-old hat and mat industry. The content progresses from simple to complex, featuring interviews with numerous individuals involved in the 藺編 industry. It endeavors to reconstruct the glorious past of this industry from its current faded state, offering an initial analysis of 藺編 techniques, craftsmanship, and patterns. The book aims to provide readers with a gateway to appreciate 藺 grass crafts from the perspective of the weavers themselves. Rich reference materials within the book allow readers to follow the investigators' steps through the extensive historical data and illustrated explanations in each chapter, exploring the evolution of the 藺 grass industry, its ecology, and technical analysis. The entire book comprises 9 chapters and 157 pages, accompanied by a DVD. Leveraging the ease of digital preservation and information dissemination, the precious first-hand visual and textual data of the 藺編 industry can reach a wider audience. This publication was a collaborative effort between Assistant Professor Lu Chia-hui of the National Tainan University of the Arts, the Taiwan 藺 Grass Association, and the Shankou Community team. Conceived in 2007 and meticulously researched and compiled over three years of fieldwork, it was officially published in 2010. While some data may have shifted over the past decade, the book's comprehensive discourse and abundant references continue to make it one of the preeminent resources for understanding the traditional Taiwanese 藺 grass weaving craft. *Due to insufficient funding for physical book printing at the time, the complete survey content is presented on the accompanying disc. Limited edition release.