Sailors' Rope Mats : from yarns, strands and sennit

A history and description of the many and varied styles of rope mats made from old rope yarns as opposed to the usual over under flat knot mats. This is the first time a comprehensive study has been put together of these overlooked mats and mat making techniques. There is a modest amount about the techniques but this is not primarily a how to book. It covers the history and background of mat making, together with hints, tips and ideas on various methods of making mats, from sewn and sennit mats, to mats with knitted panels, hitched ‘Appledore mats and mats with stitched yarns on canvas.