The Art of String Figures
International String Figure Association
ISBN 10: 0486829162 ISBN 13: 9780486829166
Published by Dover Publications, 2018
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Rooted in tribal customs and cultural traditions from around the world, making string figures is an ancient pastime that continues to charm people of all ages. Compiled from the most recent issues of String Figure Magazine, simple instructions and easy-to-follow photographs offer step-by-step guides to creating more than two dozen captivating string figures, accompanied by brief accounts of their historical background.
About the Author: The International String Figure Association (ISFA) is a small, not-for-profit organization founded in 1978 by Japanese mathematician Hiroshi Noguchi and Anglican missionary Philip Noble. ISFA gathers, preserves, and distributes string figure traditions and encourages the invention of new figures.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: The Art of String Figures
Publisher: Dover Publications
Publication Date: 2018
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good