Icelandic color knitting: Rose-pattern insert knitting in a new light

Bókin heldur til haga þeirri gömlu prjónahefð og gefur hugmyndir um hvernig má hagnýta hana við nútímahönnun. Þar eru líka 27 uppskriftir að nýtískulegum fatnaði sem er hannaður út frá þessum gömlu fallegu mynstrum. Bak við verkið býr fagleg rannsókn á hinni gömlu hefð sem höfundurinn túlkar af mikilli hollustu og þróar á nýjan og ferskan hátt.

This is a review of the history of traditional rose-pattern insert knitting in Iceland and the methods used in making shoe shoe inserts. The book preserves old, uniquely Icelandic knowledge that has almost been lost and suggests ways in which to use these techniques in contemporary design. Inserts or rose-pattern inserts are knitted insoles that were worn in soft shoes made of fishskin or sheepskin for comfort and decoration.

The work is based on a professional study of a handiwork heritage, which the author interprets with great respect and develops in refreshingly innovative ways. The book preserves old, uniquely Icelandic knowledge that has almost been lost and suggests ways in which to use these techniques in contemporary design.

Bókin er einnig fáanleg á íslensku og heitir þá Rósaleppaprjón í nýju ljósi.