Discovering corn dollies
Auteur :
Lambeth, Minnie
Éditeur :
Lambeth, Minnie
ISBN :
9780852632833
Date de publication :
24 janv. 1998
Dimensions :
17,7 x 11,3 x 0,5 cm
Poids :
64 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Corn Dollies have played a significant part in rural folklore all over the world. This book explores some of the ancient myths behind the making of straw figures, such as the belief that making offerings to the gods would ensure a plentiful harvest. It explains and illustrates techniques of straw plaiting.