Introduction to Sprang
Australian Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades
Sprang is a braiding on stretched threads technique that can be traced back to the Neolithic in Europe and is found historically worldwide including examples in Europe, Asia, the Americas and the Middle East. It is a versatile way of making an elastic interlinked fabric. Unlike many other textile techniques it is entirely warp based and can be used to create textured or lace type fabrics as well as simple, stretchy structures such as bags and caps.
Begin with an exploration of Sprang from its earliest roots to recent history before learning the basic interlinking technique and stitch variations to create different effects. Learn to finish the work and how to manage larger projects.
