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The Braid Society sells a number of publications on aspects of band-weaving and braid making. The books all authored by members of the Braid Society are listed below. They are available for purchase by members and non-members alike and can be despatched anywhere in the world, however if you are in the USA or Canada, please read the section below.
Prices are in British Pounds Sterling (GBP).
The Braid Society will respond by email as soon as possible with your invoice (to cover the book(s), postage and charges) and payment details or links. Books to UK addresses are normally sent by UK 48hr tracked, but alternatives can be requested (eg , 1st class, increased insurance). To accept quotation/invoice just make the payment and confirm so to us.
Books sent Internationally will be sent by the lowest standard International Rate tracked and insured , but alternatives can be requested (eg express, increased insurance). As a result of Brexit we are unable to cover any duty or VAT charges applicable on receipt at the destination country. On receipt of payment your book(s) will be dispatched.
The Braid Society will only be liable for any lost packages to the level of insurance taken out with postage.
For USA or Canada residents
For some of the books, they may be obtained from one of the following suppliers where the postage will be much lower.
Anne Dixon: A brief History of the Inkle - what, why, when and where
Anne Dixon: Baltic-Style Patterns on the Inkle Loom
Anne Dixon: Finishes & Fringes for Inkles
Anne Dixon: Inkle-Loom Weaving - The basics and design
Anne Dixon: Lettering on the Inkle-Loom
Averil Otiv: Fibre Basketry Techniques
Barbara Walker: Ply-Splitting from Drawdowns
Basic Kumihimo Kit
Box Takadai Plans
Braids 2012 Threads That Move - Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Braiding
Braids 2016 Braids, Bands & Beyond - Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Braiding
Braids 2022 Nordic and World Braids and Bands - Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference on Braiding
Braids 2025 Rocking Braids and Bands - Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Braiding
Carol James: Fingerweaving Untangled - An illustrated beginner's guide including detailed patterns & common mistakes
Carol James: Sprang Lace Patterns
Carol James: Sprang Unsprung - An illustrated guide to interlinking, interlacing and intertwining
Catherine Martin: Kumihimo - Japanese silk braiding techniques
Celia Elliott Minty: Braids: Definition, Recognition and Survival
Claudia Wollny: Roslein und Wecklein
Claudia Wollny: Tablets at Work
Claudia Wollny: The Secrets of Kikko
Claudia Wollny: The Transformations of Sakura
Claudia Wollny: The Wonderful World of the Tablet-Woven Stole and Maniple of St Donat, Arlon
Claudia Wollny: Who is Afraid of Twill?
Giovanna Imperia: Kumihimo Wire Jewelry - Essential technqiues and 20 jewelry projects for the Japanese art of braiding
Jacqui Carey: Braids & Beyond - A broad look at narrow wares
Jacqui Carey: Creative Kumihimo - A new approach to the ancient art of Japanese braiding
Jacqui Carey: Round the Twist - Creative cordmaking
Jacqui Carey: The Book of Braids - A new approach to creating kumihimo
Jennie Parry: Textures & Edges for Takadai Braids
Julie Hedges: Ply-Split Braided Jewellery
Julie Hedges: Ply-Split Braided Jewellery More Designs
Julie Hedges: Ply-Split Braiding - An introduction to design in single course twining
Julie Hedges: Ply-Split Braiding - Further techniques
Julie Hedges: Ply-Splitting in 3 Dimensions - An introduction to making vessels and sculptural forms
Noemi Speiser: An Annotated Classification of Textile Techniques
Noemi Speiser: Loop-Manipulation Braiding - Basic instructions
Rosalie Neilson: The Twenty-Four Interlacements of Edo Yatsu Gumi
Shirley Berlin: Flat Braids
Shirley Berlin: Kumihimo on a Disc - the Red Book
Shirley Berlin: More Braids on a Disc - The Green Book
Shirley Berlin: Start and Stop - Beginnings and Endings
Shirley Berlin: The Laramie Braid
Steve Kennett: Making Inkle Braids An introduction to weaving inkle braids
Susan Foulkes: Weaving Hearts and Flowers using the double slotted heddle to weave patterned bands
Susan Foulkes: Weaving Messages
Susan Foulkes: Weaving Patterned Bands
Susi Dunsmore: Notes on Nepal’s Creative Basketry