Download or read book The Story of the Hooked Rugs of Ch ticamp and Their Artisans written by Anselme Chiasson and published by Wreck Cove, NS : Breton Books. This book was released on 2006 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This delightful book is filled with full-colour pictures of hooked rugs and rare historic black-and-white photos. This updated edition includes details about the lives of Chéticamp rug hookers, the rug making process, the tools and materials, as well as examples of magnificent tapestries and rugs in the collection of Élizabeth Lefort Gallery, Les Trois Pignons. This book trumpets the skill and pride of an extraordinary people in a beautiful place, the Acadians of Cape Breton Island. Hard work, dedication, disputes and cooperation come to life in this well-researched history of a humble folk craft that grew to a world-renowned art form. Rich with anecdote, beauty and warmth leap from the pages! By Anselme Chiasson and Annie-Rose Deveau; translated from the French by Marcel LeBlanc.

Download or read book The Story of the Hooked Rugs of Cheticamp written by Anselme chiasson and published by . This book was released on 2021-07-31 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This delightful book is filled with rare historic black-and-white photos and a 16-page section of full-colour pictures of hooked rugs. It tells the story of a living folk craft that developed into a successful community industry. This updated edition includes details about the lives of Chéticamp rug hookers, the rug making process, the tools and materials, as well as examples of magnificent tapestries and rugs in the collection of Élizabeth Lefort Gallery, Les Trois Pignons, as well as displays worldwide. This book trumpets the skill and pride of an extraordinary people in a beautiful place - the Acadians of Cape Breton Island. Hard work, dedication, disputes and cooperation come to life in this well-researched history of a humble folk craft that grew to be respected as a world-renowned art form. Rich with anecdote?beauty and warmth leap from these pages!

Download or read book The History of Cheticamp Hooked Rugs and Their Artisans written by Anselme Chiasson and published by Yarmouth, N.S. : Lescarbot Publications. This book was released on 1988 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: