a new use for your toes

i just love the idea of backstrap weaving with added support from one's toes.  this is weaving that you can really take anywhere.  to the right is a woman from the colca canyon in peru (recognize her embroidered outfit?) who is making little woven and beaded strips while simultaneously selling handicrafts on the side of a mountain road.

i would love to learn how to make these little weavings - they are great for wrapping gifts or wrapping your hair (assuming yours is longer than mine). 

Comments

[gracia]

Ahh, Risa, this looks wonderful! I think I should use my toes in this manner too. After years of ballet and with a natural tendency to grip the earth, I think, with some practice, I could better use my feet. After all they are really just hanging around. From now on I plan to make them earn their keep a little more.
Beautiful photos, as always.
take care, g

[julie]

Oh, i love that...a new use for your toes!!! These weavings are beautiful...would love to wrap my hair in them!!!

[simple me]

I always find it amazing. I saw it in Peru ages ago and thought it was fab.
And I love the title of this post.