{"product_id":"the-art-of-string-figures-1","title":"The Art of String Figures","description":"Rooted in tribal customs and cultural traditions from around the world, making string figures is an ancient pastime that continues to charm people of all ages. This compilation of projects from String Figure Magazine presents easy-to-follow photographs and simple, step-by-step directions for creating more than two dozen captivating string figures that can jump, flip, and perform other tricks.\nIn addition to basic instructions on how to get started, this guide features brief accounts of each figure's historical background. They include \"Kidnapped Baby\" and \"Broken Home, Mended Home\" from Hawaii, \"A Flock of Birds\" and \"Old Man Chewing\" from the Solomon Islands, and the Australian \"Setting Sun.\" From the Congo come \"Leopard's Mouth,\" \"Rubber Band\" from Tibet, and from India, \"Scissors.\" Other figures spotlight the traditions of North America's Navajo and Kwakiutl peoples and natives of Brazil, Guyana, and Argentina. A great travel pastime and on-the-go activity, making string figures is a delightful, inexpensive, and easily acquired hobby.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0486829162\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0486829162.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:International String Figure Association\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41517273677882,"sku":"DBV.0486829162.G","price":8.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0486829162-0_2a288a09-7d38-4279-9783-e1709ef3c25a.jpg?v=1783830600","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/the-art-of-string-figures-1","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}