We have two types of Flat Braiding in the Collection. The simpler technique is oblique interlacing in a balanced plain weave and is found in Native American cultures as well as Scandinavian. [It must occur in most world cultures.] Anne made several garters in this technique and often wore them to hold up knee high stockings. Anne's version is very likely something she learned from the Scandinavians. She did learn to weave in Stockholm, Sweden and later became good friends with the Swedish weaver, Valborg Gravander, who lived in the San Francisco Bay area. They used to attend faires together, ``Mama" Gravander in Swedish costume, Anne carding wool, Mama spinning and weaving. Did Anne wear the garters to the faires?

The more complicated technique in the Collection is technically a warp-faced oblique interlacing, with concealed and linked elements--better known as ceinture fléchée or Assomption sash. There are two started samples, still on small sticks, probably from a workshop. The jewel of this group of textiles is a very beautiful, fully woven sash, in rather thick Swedish rya yarn. The elements are larger than used by the Native Americans, but the worsted Swedish yarn works very well in the lightning pattern. Anne knowingly or not wedded the two cultures together in this beautiful sash.

All of these pieces are included in a study box which may be ordered by handweaving guilds or individual weavers for a temporary loan.