String Games

by Richard Darsie

Provides directions, illustrated with photographs, for making many different string figures--from the fairly simple Jacob's Ladder to more complex Mt. Fuji--along with information about their history and meaning. Reprint.

Genres: Childrens, Nonfiction

96 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2003

Reviews

[Corinne]

I never knew that string games where of ancient origin and for many cultures held secret, mythical, or spiritual power. This book offers many, many different designs from easy to medium. Some require two people. Great color photos illustrating step-by-step instructions.

[Nativida]

Great photos to guide you in string games. Learned that there was common practice of string figures with tribal people...once associated with religion and mythology, and even magic and fortune-telling.

[Fred Mindlin]

Helpful book, clear instructions and illustrations