The Fine Art of Finger Weaving: A Tutorial |1700's | 1800's | DIY | SASHES |
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- Denis Caron shares his passion for warp and open face weaving and discusses a wee bit of history about the sashes of the 17 and 1800's. He teaches Peter and Cathy some rudimentary skills.
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Guest: Denis Caron
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Florence Marie Caron, Denis's daughter wove the beaded chevron legging ties that Denis is wearing.
Featuring - Peter Kelly
Cinematography - Catherine Wolfe
Producer & Editor - Catherine Wolfe
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As.a.spinner and weaver, this was fascinating! I've heard of finger weaving, but didn't know much about it. I'm feeling inspired.
It seems like it might be a natural progress to your skill set, Kathy.
The artistry and the time it takes is amazing. And the beauty is just stunning.
Peter thanks so much for bringing Denis Caron to our attention. His woven assumption sashes are beautiful! He has developed amazing skills and knowledge on dying, spinning, sweaving and maintaining old skills.
Quebec has some amazing artisans keeping the old skills and crafts alive but it takes a real concerted effort to locate these treasured craftsmen.
I have to admit I was very surprised to see Denis playing the pipes! I wonder what prompted his interest in them.
Best Regards
Thanks Robert. I’ll have to ask Denis why the interest in pipes. Funny how we profile as no one would question a fiddle in the hands of a French Canadian, lol.
W O W !!! WHAT a vid! A wonderful tool for school history and craft learning. Boy Peter, with the amount of time Denis needs to accomplish one of his 'works of art'...you could be working on a birch bark canoe and he on a sash and U would both finish in about the same amount of time = YIKES! Simply GORGEOUS pieces. I hope this walk through tutorial will inspire some 2 preserve this historical craft. I can visualize both U and Catherine spending some evenings by the fire, weaving away. It's a lovely pastime 4 all walks and ages of life. It seems 2 me that weaving is a visual of the 'many factors needed' to fulfill something both useful and attractive with our lives. Much 2 ponder here...and the work gives occasion 2 do so. Thanks kindly 4 this wealth of an experience shared. Health and God Bless! :) P.S. Noticed that Denis sported a bandage on a thumb at the start of the vid and after the delicious meal shared...no bandage! Must have been one heck of a meal!
The time frame to make some of his sashes is indeed equivalent to that of making a birch bark canoe and that my friend I find crazy! Your quite observant about the bandage. When he arrived and I saw the bandage I started to question just how safe an activity we were entering into. As to sitting by the fire and weaving, given the arthritis in my fingers I might.be leaving that to Cathy while I spin tall tales!
Very interesting video, Peter. What patience you would need to make one of those sashes I wish you and Cathy the best on your journey to make one!!
I’m can’t believe the patience it takes … not sure I have it in me but, I’m sure Cathy does.
This was very interesting Peter you have a very talented friend 🙂
Pretty sure I wouldn’t be much good at it though I have already forgot the order two minutes after the video lol.
I can build and I am a pretty good artist and photographer and good with automotive restoration, I will stick to those things 🙂
He is indeed a talented man and like you I might just have to stick with what I’m good at.
Appreciate your efforts and dedication! What a talented guest. Patient too I might add. Playing the pipes from my understanding is quite an accomplishment with many hours of practice. I have a set of finger woven leg ties, in the same colors and design of the one mentioned relating to fish. Would love to have a broad sash one day. Thanks again and keep your powder dry!
He is indeed a talented fellow with the patience of Job!
@@TheWoodlandEscape It would do us all good to read that chapter a little more often in my opinion.
Oh the beautiful music of the bagpipes
Yes Kathy seemed to get a grasp a wee bit faster. I am very interested in doing this for my impression but got massively intimidated when I saw the one he was doing on the veranda. The black and yellow one was a bit easier to grasp the concept. Will have to try this this winter.
I’m with you Gregory, Cathy has got this business down pretty darn quick.
Good afternoon my friend. Just in time for coffee and another great video. Have a blessed weekend my friend and tell Cathy hello please. Thank you.
It’s all about the timing my friend, glad you enjoyed.
Hello! Very interesting video. How exciting it is to learn something new. The patterns are amazing. How they did it at the time is amazing. Good luck to you👍🌻🐦
Thank you.
A pure pleasure for me being the guest of Cathy and Peter. No pressure but we await to see the black and yellow garters finished... Peter, Cathy, keep us posted on the progress!
You sir are welcome anytime and we’ll keep you posted as to our progress or should I say Cathy’s progress, lol.
Love this channel and looks like the sub count is climbing so congrats 👏 👍 please keep the vids coming!
Appreciate that Addy and we certainly have more to share as long as there is an interest.
All looks pretty simple- NOT!!
How talented & patient is that bloke, you both did well to pick up what you did.
They didn't take the easy route in obtaining fur/hair to covert to yarn - bear, buffalo & wolf!! Enough challenges there to come away intact.
Fantastic talent this finger weaving.
You’ve given me my first laugh of the day … “come away intact”, indeed! And your spot on my friend, that there bloke as you say is one talented fellow. Have a good day.
Me at the beginning of the weaving demo: Oh, that’s basically sprang weaving! Cool!
“Untangle the bottom-“
W a i t
Ohhhh, so finger-weaving is HALF-sprang; gotcha lol. Very beautiful technique and patterns! I would only be able to make narrower bands, on account of having very small hands. Kudos to the three of you!
Thank you, glad you enjoyed.
Absolutely amazing and intriguing video. Thanks to You, Cathy and Denis for devoting so much time to living history.
Appreciate that but, to be honest, given our passion for history it really isn’t much work.
Always nice to see a Québécois. I always mention my ancestor that came over to Quebec in 1646
Indeed, the French history goes back much further than English history on this continent.
Another skill share at the tavern. The amount of TIME invested in any 18th/19th century pursuit is staggering. Whether a weaver, gunsmith, cooper, blacksmith, cabinet maker, whatever...... it wasn't a hobby but a profession of that era. There was pride in the final product and a recognition of a craftsman's/craftswoman's skill.
Indeed there was a sense of pride. I’ve been fortunate to have a number of artisans visit and share their knowledge. Our door is always open to living historians.
@@TheWoodlandEscape I've been a saw filer for so long I feel like an artisan and once worked at a logging museum where I had a captive audience every day. Lately I've spent less time filing and more time showing people how I do it, as I want to pass on those skills before I'm called home.
Admirable sir. I’ve sharpened a few saws myself. Sadly in our modern world, often tools that are dull are discarded … so very sad.
Amazing! The time involved alone blows the mind! That this was done by hand, in villages across North America, by the different tribes, with different patterns and dyes, is just astounding!
I've seen simple demonstrations, but this is on a soooo much higher level.
Denis is one skilled and patient man! It is fascinating to watch his fingers move and simultaneously watch what he is creating!
I'm a Cherokee finger weaver based in Oklahoma, and there is a good amount of struggle with finding such intricate and detailed demonstrations like this that aren't in person, so thank you, and a thank you to Denis as well
Though in my journey of learning the different patterns is the fact there's one that I feel a bit uneasy about learning, and that's the l,assumption mainly because it isn't my culture or tribes that made it so I feel conflicted
Appreciate your interest,Titus. We were lucky to have Denis visit us, he is certain talented artisan.
Absolutely beautiful designs and patterns. Wonderful episode. I may get a book on this and practice to help my hands with my arthritis.
They are literally works of art.
Howdy Peter
Did your friend walk all the way ? LOL ... or maybe your helipad is were he came from ...LOL
Is that the attire for that profession in its time ? or just regular clothing .
How did they make the beads in those days ?
When he was doing the wide scarf my fingers was getting cramped watching him ! WOW , lot different than weaving gimp in the 60s .... my sister's used to do it all the time
He mention 10,000 beads..... he sure wasn't just 9990 ?LOL
That was a very interesting video . I fixed one of my outside chairs over the summer and did some weaving make it a hammock chair ..... I think that is about as far as I will go on weaving I don't think I have the patience as he does
Good video Peter
I'm too heavy for the actual drone to come pick me up and delivered at the door...
regular 1700's clothing, I will just put a working apron when I dye stuff.
Look for the "Book of buckskining III", page 81.
Denis’s clothing is that of the common man of the 1700’s perhaps what we would call middle class today. The beads of that era were glass and were often produced in Italy and shipped to the new world for trade with the natives.
I've been looking forward to this video and it has exceeded my greatest expectations! Your work is beautiful and the wee bit of history was a bonus. I'm working on a practice warp face piece with cotton but as a long-time spinner and natural dyer I have a lot of yarn to choose from when my skills with this technique improve, though I may need to spin something special on my Cadorette wheel. Thank you, many times over.
Sounds like this one was right up your alley, glad you enjoyed.
Fascinating video. Incredible artisan! Had no comprehension of the time it takes to make a sash. Thank you so much for sharing this! Absolutely beautiful work. ❤️✌🏻
The pipes were a surprise welcome to an American Scot.
@@scottmcfarland2149 "Scots Wha Hae"!! Thanks Scott!
No kidding, so of Denis’s sashes take him as long as it does me to make a birch bark canoe!
Fantastic video! My family is Cree Métis. I wear a traditional Métis sash at events, or when I'm performing. I'm trying to teach myself how to finger weave. The amount of patterns, and the history is fascinating.
Wonderful, you should look up Denis Caron, the guy is amazing.
👍👍👍👍👍 - Thank you Denis, Pete and Cathy for sharing this history. The incredible amount of hours it takes to make one of these sashes explains why we no longer can afford hand made. No one could afford to buy a sash, if the price were calculated at minimum wage per hour. With the Cheiny (? spelling) one taking 400 hours to make, $3,000. was a steal at 7.50 an hour for just the labour meaning that doesn't include the price of the 10,000 beads nor the wool. The next time you see one of these Hand Made sashes appreciate its value.
That is the very reason I don’t make my birch bark canoes to sell. First it is a very niche market and with 600 hours of labour, even if I charged minimum wage the eyebrows go up. I’ll pass on your words toDenis.
@@TheWoodlandEscape - It is so sad really. Imagine how many hours of making a Sash or a Birch Bark Canoe it would take to be able to afford a Smart Phone? 😊😊
I was very excited when I saw the title of today's video and was not disappointed in the least.
I've long been fascinated by strap and sash weaving whether with inkle or tablet. The Assomption sash and the Cienture Flechee are works of art and i hope someday to learn the skill of making them.
Denis does beautiful work and I especially appreciate the time and dedication he put into his beaded sash.
Thank you and Denis for sharing his work!
Thanks Joseph. The credit for this one goes totally to Denis and his work is absolutely amazing.
That kind of work would drive me crazy love to watch someone else do it however
I’m trying but appear to be not all that handy at it. Cathy on the other hand is doing quite well at it.
Beautiful products and great skill. Thanks, good luck and God bless.
Thanks so much, Jeannie.
Fascinating, thank you for sharing. I do finger braiding myself and have been looking at examples from Europe, North Africa and Central Asia.
I’m glad this episode was right up your alley.
That was awesome, I spin the sheep wool from the sheep into yarn. And that is a hole nother procedure.
Perhaps we’ll have to do an episode with you Kelly. Pity were such a distance apart.
@@TheWoodlandEscape I would love that
I absolutely love your channel. I always wanted to see how people lived back then and you certainly are well versed in showng how people lived 250 years ago. The bonus is your Canadian. Most shows come from the US and its nice to see a fellow Canadian with totally Canadian content. I come from Western Quebec "Pontiac County" and I can trace my ancestors back to the turn of the 19th century and even further back on my Grandmothers side who was french, who's great, great, great grandparents came from France. Please keeping making videos!!
Such kind words, Victor, thank you so much and for sharing your family story.
Loved your guest, “ squeezing the cat” being I’m 46% Scottish.
I did as well Debbie, I love the bagpipes.
Thanks for taking us along on the historical journey it was very interesting and informative
Our pleasure Kim, glad your enjoying.
What a fascinating episode. I've always valued anything finger woven. It's interesting to actually see it being done. I'm also curious about Denis' portrayal as a Frenchman. I'd like to know more. It doesn't appear to be really English influenced.
Hi David, if you are talking about clothing, basic shirt or chemise, the sleeveless "juste-au-corps", pants and leggings were quite similar between english and french. Maybe small differences in cuts, models and way to wear them. The hat I'm wearing with one flap up was a wee bit older style from late 1600's - beginning 1700's and from what I know style's like the Carignan Salieres Regiment. Thanks for your interest.
Oh and the chevron sash I'm wearing is early model inspired by an old french etching of clam fisher woman of Normandie.
outstanding
Thanks Robert.
One of the best videos, interesting finger weaving. I love working with my hands(beadwork and crosstich). Keep your powder dry and the videos coming
You’ll do well pilgrim should you take up hand weaving … watch yer top knot!
I love your videos! What are all those little round pins on your shirt and haversack?
They are called trade silver, a very common item in the 17 and 1800’s. Animal furs were traded for these items and mostly worn by natives but, often by European settlers. If one wore a lot it was a symbol of affluence . They could also be used as currency as in the earlier years real money was very scarce . If one found themself at a trading post and was in need of powder, flower, tea etc, you simply traded with your trade silver. We appreciate your interest, Kelly.
Absolutely beautiful work, even with our 21st century 'progress' we have lost so much on a day-to-day basis. Enough to make a grown man weep!!!
Fortunately, Steve, there seems to be quite a resurgence into learning some of these old skills.
Wow . I cannot wait. Tell Denny his work is amazing and also has inspired me to make a sash of my own
I will most certainly pass on your compliment to Denise
Awesome 😮
Thank you.
Crazy mad skills. I can definitely see people sitting around during the cold winter months doing this. Thank you for your videos.
I’ve tried and I’m like a cub bear wearing boxing gloves. Denis is a very talented man.
Really enjoyed this one as I do all of your videos. The time required to produce these pieces of art is just staggering. Even my wife who normally looks at me with an arched eyebrow (why do you find this so fascinating) as she has an uncanny knack of coming in when you're into some extended detail like stitching shoes or turning a piece of wood, watched part of it and was impressed by the work. :)
Well then Ken, it must have been a good one indeed! Appreciate the compliment.
WOW! That is amazing craftsmanship. Beautiful to say the least. Peter and Catherine this is another awesome video. Thanks.
Thank you … your feedback is always encouraging.
Beautiful work. Too bad my hands are in no shape to try this skill.
I’m close as well with a wee bit of arthritis in my hands. It is getting harder for me to play my guitar but, still doing ok on the fiddle.
A very interesting and informative video 👍
Thank you. Cathy and I learned a lot during Denis’s visit.
Great episode!
Thank you.
wonderfully informative.
Thank Debra.
Hi Peter, Great video, history, tutorial etc. Man, a very interesting craft. I watch carefully understanding how much patience and discipline are required when doing this for sure. Something I could not manage at all. I get frustrated when my puckers are not near perfect when doing moccs. Can't tell you how many times I have undone a Moccasin just to re-sew the puckers. Good job and good luck to you Cathy. See ya on the next 👍
I know Gill and for the record I’ve redone the puckers on Mocs more than once.
Great video. Learned a lot and loved the touch of bagpipes!
Thanks Leah and I too enjoyed those bagpipes.
I think I will stick with leatherwork Peter. He is a very talented artisan way above my paygrade LOL. Enjoyed watching this.
Too funny … outside mine as well.
This was just amazing! The knowledge & skill brings it to a whole new level! Thank you Mr. Pete!!!! I know that is one skill I would not have been doing! Shaking my head at how intricate & creative you must be!!! Take care....Robin
Such encouraging words, thank you, Robin.
This is such a fascinating video, enjoyed it so very much. Kathleen and yourself make such inspiring videos, they bring warmth to our hearts. Thank you.
Encouraging words, Richard, thank you.
I weaved a belt way back in 7th or 8th grade. I forget how many classes it took. But it was a few. Not sure what ever happened to it. I don't think I have the patience for anymore. He's a true artist!
He is indeed.
Fantastic! This is the second time I've watched the video and I'm still shaking my head in wonder. I've seen a number of Metis sashes in Winnipeg when visiting family and was just as dumbstruck as I am now. I want to thank Denis for responding to my previous comments.
I’ll pass on your compliment to Dennis.
This was wonderful. Does Denis have a site, does he give lessons? Please pass on my delight to M. Caron. Your site really gives an opportunity to see the rich side of life for people living in the area we now call Canada. Thank you so much.
Hi, thanks for the good words. I just have a personnal FB page were i post some of my work and historical activities. I give lessons in the great Montreal area.
The Sashes are beautifully made.
What is the purpose of the beaded fabric around the top of your boots? Example decoration, to hold up boots?
I actually wear the legging ties or garters over my leggings. These were a very common item in the area. The function is to keep the legging from shifting around the leg. Leather leggings were worn over the breeches to protect them and the keep debris from getting in ones moccasins.
Great guest!
He was indeed, Leo. We quite enjoyed his visit.
Excellent video - thanks!
Our pleasure, glad you’re.
An amazingly talented guest artist! That looks way too fiddly for me to ever attempt. Lol
He is indeed a talented man and an easy keeper as a quest.
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Wow! This was wonderful! Is this similar in technique to backstrap looms? 🤗🐝❤️
Hi Deborah, backstrap is that it's attached to one's waist and a weaving with a shuttle. The techniques with the fingers is either attached or not at the base of the strands, and is considered or classified by some textile experts more as a braiding than a weaving because it is all the same strands that are used, not 2 seperated bodies of strands, i.e. warp and weft per se. thanks for your question.
@@deniscaron1306 OIC, thank you so much🐝🤗❤️
Good afternoon from Syracuse NY USA brother and everyone else thank you for sharing living history videos
Hey Earl. Thank you.
You are welcome my friend
oh my gosh what pretty stuff you guys are good wow
Outstanding video!
Appreciate that William.
A fascinating tutorial Peter..! Definitely a talent I don't possess. Thank you and keep up the good work..!
Denis is indeed a talented artisan.
Agreed 100% as are you with your canoe building skills..!
Thank you.
Dye not dice
Handcrafted certainly cuts out Wall St!
Here, hear Jan … pure craftsmanship will no capitalistic interference.
@@TheWoodlandEscape naw…. Root of Wall St problem is, ignorant Supreme Court decisions that gave corporations the rights of a ‘person’. The craftsman needs to be able to own and sell competitively, which is very definition of capitalism, or else he becomes a mere laborer!
Very true.
Wow some beautiful designs. That rifle of yours above the mantle is sweet looking.
Indeed, Jack and the one above the mantle was my first ever build … 54 caliber.
@@TheWoodlandEscape Was it a kit ?
It was a Jim Chambers kit … 54 cal, swamped barrel.
It`s a wee bit out of my wheelhouse, but I loved it.
One would need to a mariner to get that Hayward. It is rather problematic with the arthritis in my fingers. Banging steel is a wee bit easier, lol.
I did a knot weave or something when I was around 10. Don't remember what it was called since it was 42 years or so back. When I was 7 and 9 did some cross weave pot holders for Christmas gifts. Don't have to worry over much gifts anymore being most everyone is dead and gone.
Another of my older brother just passed and he was sent down here to Florida. They sent his urn to 3 defiant counties before returning to Carolina. Well, Donald did like to travel a lot. Guess he had to get a last trip in. He'll be here Monday and put in the place with the 6 others of my family.
I have lost two of my siblings as well, Gregg. At my age I attend a lot more funerals than weddings. However, as long as I can draw breath I’ll continue to suck the marrow out of life!
A task that is beyond me. My arthritic hands just don't have the dexterity or agility to do it. Mr. Caron is a true artisan! Maybe...just maybe I'll try something like a sling for the flintlock...One maybe 2 colors, I will never remember how to create a certain pattern.
my arthritic hands are about the sam as yours
Good show, beautiful work. Bag pipes not so much---lol--- To fat for a sash, guess ill have to make twine suspenders.
His work is absolutely amazing . I actually loved the bagpipes !
Very nice! How great!
Thank you.
Oh my goodness the amount of time it took for folk to make stuff back then really sunk in for me. This is so incredible and what a tallent! My wife is into crotche, and she thinks she can pick this up with some practice! Awesome video, love the detailed sharing of these incredible skills, always a pleasure to watch guests at the cabin!
Thank you. There are some books on finger weaving and also some TH-cam stuff that might help your wife should she Perdue this.
What an amazing episode about an amazing art that I knew nothing about. I sure hope that this episode get millions of views as it surely needs to be seen and appreciate by many. I just love it.
Denis is indeed one talented and knowledgeable man when it comes to 17 and 18th century sashes.
another fantastic episode
Thanks Brandon.
This is amazing
Thank you.
Wow. I loved the demonstration. Thank you.
Denis is an amazing artisan. I’ll be demonstrating with him in Quebec City this coming weekend. Thanks for your interest.
What's the reason for the pins on your shirt?
In the 1800th century trade silver was very common. Cash was rare and one could trade in their silver for provisions at a trading post.
@@TheWoodlandEscape ah very cool. It is like the pegans in Europe. Why do you wear wealth in the woods instead of in a purse. I would be sad no one would see it and also the Indians would destroy me for it.
Actually the natives wore it for just that reason, to show how affluent they were.
That wS very interesting thank you
Thanks Mike.
What a talented guy!
Denis is indeed a very talented artisan.
Any advise on yardage needed to do gators and a belt sash?
I’ll get back to you Gregory with an answer.
add 30% of the final length needed or wanted. take the fringe into account as well, 2 times ! for each end. the knot eats approx 1 to 2 inches on a garter, 2 to 4 on a sash. so braiding makes you loose 30% on length because the strands go sideways, and up and down. compared to 20% in weaving for warp loss in lenght.
@@deniscaron1306 thank you for this sir.
I shared this video with the ladies Peter,Megwech
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Thanks Sandy.,