Whipmaking
- the highest refinement of the art of leather braiding - is the main
emphasis of this book. Section one covers the design and construction
of whips made in the Western tradition. Section two offers a look
into the Mongol traditions of braiding; details are shown in an extensive
selection of photographs that also serve to document the geographic
distribution of the whips; their historic use and characteristics
are explained in detailed captions.
A
special chapter describes the evolution of a whip design that became
world-famous through its association with Hollywood. The whips used
by Indiana Jones were all made by the author and prompted an immediate
revival of interest in whips for performance and sport use.
