Folk Bags
Square, Vicki

Softcover, 8.5" x 9", $21.95
ISBN 1-931499-25-X
Interweave Press, 2003.
150 pages.

Back cover: "Bags are essential for living-whether walking to a neighbor's house or going to the store. Vicki Square's contemporary intrepretations of 30 traditional designs are inspired by folk bags or folk art from 23 countries including Nepal, Tibet, Japan, Ireland, Ecuador and Guatemala. You'll find bags in all shapes, colors, textures,and sizes for work, play, or special evenings on the town. Inluded are the Guatelmalan Saddlebag, the Persian-carpet-inspired handbag, the fish-shaped Chinese- felted bag, the Bolivian Doll bag, and the Morroccan Tile bag. Each pattern is accompanied by step-by- step instructions and clear illustrations. Knitters are sure to be intrigued by the versatile and imaginative designs in this vibrant collection. The sixth book in Interweave Press' Folk series."