FOR RECORDING L-M TECHNIQUES
This list is a shorter version of one on p. 12 of Speiser’s new book for those who are interested in reporting a field encounter of l-m braiding to the L-M BRIC.
1. No. of braiders
A. braider only
B. braider & beater
C. 2 braiders & a beater
D. other
2. Loops are mounted:
A. on fingers
B. around the hands
3. No. of loops:
4. Place name (country, city, village, etc.) where the record was taken.
In the case of 2A (Loops are mounted on fingers)
2A?1 Hand position:
A. palms facing each other
B. palms up
C. palms down
2A?2 Operator
A. index finger
B. small finger
C. ring finger
D. other
If possible ask:
What the braids are used for
The name of the braider(s)
Technique and color pattern
The name of the technique (if there is any)
Where, when and how the braider(s) learned the technique
It would be super if samples could be obtained!!