Examples of fingerloop braiding. Source: Karin VingerhoetsFingerloop braiding is an old technique to create decorative, but strong, cords. These cords have been used for centuries to close pouches or clothing, or to apply wax seals to official documents. Today these beautiful cords are wonderful bracelets or bookmarks.
The workshop will start with a presentation on historical examples of fingerloop braiding, after which participants will learn the technique themselves. There is ample time to make multiple cords, using multiple patterns. Whoever feels confident in their abilities can join forces to create a two create a two-person braid!
The patterns we will use come from Tak V bowes departed by Elizabeth Benns & Gina Barrett. This work is based on an earlier 15th century manuscript from the collection of the British Library.
Fingerloop braiding requires some manual agility, but patience is the most important skill to bring. Materials will be provided for, but participants can bring their own threads if they wish to experiment.
This wednesday morning workshop will be taught by Karin Vingerhoets. She is a volunteer with the weavershouse in (pre)-historical museumpark Archeon. She specialises in historical textile techniques.
- Date: Woensdag 16 september 2026.
- Time: 10.00 - 13.00 uur.
- Location: TRC Leiden, Boerhaavelaan 6, 2334 EN, Leiden.
- Teacher: Karin Vingerhoets.
- Language: Dutch (English if necessary).
- Costs: 45 euros. Coffee, tea, biscuits and materials are included.
- Maximum number of participants 8, minimum number of participants 4. When the minimum amount of participant has been reached, you will receive the confirmation and the invoice.
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