ZATI The Art of Weaving a Life

Order the brand-new book that intruduces the Weaving a Life process, the seven keyforms, and the deeper meanings of the Weaving a Life Loom™ (the original Seven-Stick Loom™). The process and the keyforms are explored in depth, and instructions for weaving each keyform are given at the end of each chapter. This beautiful book contains 144 pages, with color on virtually every page, including over 200 photographs and illustrations, bibliographic sources, a glossary, biographical information on the author, the creator of the keyform instructions, and the designer of the book, as well as an appendix introducing the Earth Loom. Zati is a word in the Urdu language that means from an inner or sacred place.

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"Merrill gives us a stunning book...calmly blasting walls between life and art the way Cameron did in The Artist's Way, or Goldberg in Writing Down the Bones. So honestly written, so packed with wisdom..." --Daniela Kuper, author of Hunger and Thirst

"Susan Barrett Merrill's book leads one through seven simple yet profound, rigorous yet joyful steps to deep connection with the self and then to the world. Susan's writing is not new-agey or rhetorical. Her vision is of peace, community, psychological and spiritual health, and love. Moreover, her vision is egoless and generous: it asks you to discover your depth, not hers. It's a vision of ancient practice and wisdom without which no modern technology can save us."
--Robert Shetterly, artist and author of Americans Who Tell The Truth

"ZATI The Art of Weaving a Life is part metaphor, part instruction, part story, part psychology. Susan Barrett Merrill helps us understand the centuries-old metaphor, entertains us with beautifully written archetypal stories, and guides us to a more fully understood life of love, awareness, and healing. Stunning photographs coupled with eloquently written text help open doors to our inner thoughts, coax our inner and outer lives into synch, and show us that peace is possible." --Cynthia Thayer, fiber artist and author of Strong For Potatoes, A Brief Lunacy, and A Certain Slant of Light

"This book is a treasure!" --Katharine Cobey, fiber artist and teacher