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.
Provides directions, illustrated with photographs, for making many different string figures-- from the fairly simple Jacob's Ladder to more complex Mt. Fuji-- a
Collects instructions drawn from the pages of String Figure Magazine explaining how to create such string "sculptures" as "Twinkling star," "Polar Bear," "Erupt
Diagrams and text illustrate the steps involved in creating over one hundred string figures while providing information on their origin and cultural background
This book may be regarded as an introduction to the study of String Figures—games which are widespread among primitive peoples, and played by weaving on the h