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Lantern Moon proudly offers beautiful and are combined with traditional handcrafting functional handcrafted products that provide skills indigenous to these regions and passed continuity of training and ethical employment down from generation to generation. All of us, for women and families. Beginning in Vietnam, individually and as a Company, believe that our work has expanded to include Cambodia, it is our responsibility to make lives better Bali, Indonesia. and Northern Thailand. The economically, socially and environmentally natural materials that inspire our designs in the world community.

Pictured above: Three generations; single thread silk - Shrom Sok, Cambodia, 2011 On cover, pictured clockwise from top left: Black & White Candy Stripes Tote pg 22, Fox Tape Measure pg 19, Teal Clam Shell pg 15, Coconut Shell Bowl pg 16, Urban Garden Bag pg 20, Gold Indochine Silk Yarn pg 11 and Ebony Single Point Needles pg 4, Fiber & Recycled Paper Basket pg 21, and Ocean Teal Indochine Silk Yarn pg. 11. 2nd Edition © 2015 Lantern Moon. All rights reserved. Contents

Needles & Hooks 4

HERITAGE Yarn 11 T E X T I L E S Shawl Pins 12

A Heritage product is Coordinated Storage & Accessories 13 a designation that Lantern Moon applies to techniques and Gift & Novelty 16 other artistic forms taught from one generation to the next. Notions 18

We showcase the original artistry of these pieces to encourage Limited Edition Bags 21 continuation of the teaching tradition and to raise awareness Fiber Basketry 22 of the fragile state of the art. Display Solutions 24 Preserving our cultural handcrafted arts is what binds generations and While It Lasts 25 communities together.

Support our Heritage Textiles program. Look for products accompanied by the Heritage Textiles logo.

Find further program details online at www.lanternmoon.com.

Ask us about CUSTOM DESIGNS...

In the nature of handcrafting, we produce in small batches and work directly with artisans.

We can work with you to make a custom item, such as embroidered project bags, markers and tape measures.

If you can imagine it... we can likely create it for you. Call or email us with your idea. Let’s have some fun!

PHONE: 800-530-4170 EMAIL: [email protected] Needles

There are many needles on the market to several stages of sanding, honing and polishing to choose from. Our needles are distinguished by assure the smoothest possible fi nish. the care we take of the wood, never adding plastic resins or formaldehyde to densify We are proud to say that our wooden needles are or laminate the wood. Handmade by skilled unmatched in quality. The warmth and lightweight craftsmen and women from carefully selected nature of natural wood and our silky smooth fi nish hardwoods, these heirloom quality tools involve make them uniquely special to own.

Single Point Needles (shown above) Handcrafted using our famous “liquid silk” fi nishing process. Available in Ebony, Rosewood or Featherlight Slate. Note: Natural variations in wood color on all needles do occur. Rosewood US Sizes: 3-19 10”, 12” and 14” Lengths Rosewood sizes 3-9 have ebony tops Available as individual pairs Ebony EW0041, RW0031, FW0021

Single Point Needle Sizes: Featherlight Slate Circular Needle Sizes: Wood U.S. mm Wood U.S. mm E, R, F 3 3.25 E, R 3 3.25 E, R, F 4 3.5 Destiny Circular Needles E, R, F 4 3.5 E, R, F 5 3.75 The same beautiful fi nish in circular form. E, R, F 5 3.75 E, R, F 6 4.0 E, R, F 6 4.0 E, R, F 7 4.5 Ebony, Rosewood or Featherlight Slate US Sizes: 3-17 E, R, F 7 4.5 E, R, F 8 5.0 Cord lengths: 16”, 26”, 32” and 40” E, R, F 8 5.0 E, R, F 9 5.5 Featherlight not available in 40” length E, R, F 9 5.5 E, R, F 10 6.0 Available individually E, R, F 10 6.0 E, R, F 10 1/2 6.5 EW0061, RW0551, FW0041 E, R, F 10 1/2 6.5 E, R 7.0 E, R 7.0 E, R 7.5 OUR CIRCULAR FEATURES: E, R 7.5 E, R, F 11 8.0 Connections are machined, honed and polished from solid E, R, F 11 8.0 E, R, F 13 9.0 brass and plated with gold for a tarnish resistant fi nish. E, R 15 10 Blended nylon connection cord uncoils easily, stays E, R 13 9.0 E, R 17 12 relaxed, and is tinted for visibility. E, R 15 10 E, R 19 16 Cord swivels at connection to avoid kinks. E, R 17 12 E, R 19 16

( 4 ) Interchangeable Needles Set IC Needle Sizes: Our heritage-quality circular Wood U.S. mm interchangeable needle set offers 40 different needle and E, R 4 3.5 cord combinations. Add our E, R 5 3.75 components to make an infi nite E, R 6 4.0 number of combinations and sizes. E, R 7 4.5 E, R 8 5.0 Available in Ebony or Rosewood, with E, R 9 5.5 a padded silk case. Each set contains: E, R 10 6.0 • 10 needle pairs, US Sizes: 4-13 E, R 10 1/2 6.5 • 4 cords in lengths 17”, 26”, 32”, 40” E, R 11 8.0 • Tightening tool E, R 13 9.0 • Silk Compact Zip Case (turquoise or lavender; case also sold seperately)

EI-10 Ebony needle set RI-10 Rosewood needle set EW00871, RW00761

Rosewood

Ebony

Interchangeable Needle Tips Tips Needle tip pairs feature tapered threaded brass connections. Rosewood or Ebony. Available in 10 sizes; identical to the full set. W0051 Interchangeable Cords These specially blended nylon cords uncoil easily, stay relaxed and feature swivelling connections. Tinted for visibility. Available in four different lengths.

C217 17” cord Interchangeable Cord Stoppers C226 26” cord Hand turned wooden stoppers C232 32” cord screw on to the ends of a cord C240 40” cord to conveniently store your W059 project in place. Set of 4. C433 set of 4, 1 of each size W0063 IS4 - Stoppers W0061

Interchangeable Cord Connectors Interchangeable Tightening Tool Lengthen your working area to Tighten the joint after threading accomodate larger projects by joining on a cord or connector using this two cords with these solid brass gold tool. This slight adjustment, along plated connectors. Set of 2. with our swiveling cord, keeps the joint secure. IC2 - Connectors W059 IT1 - Tightening Tool W004

( 5 ) Hooks These hooks exceedd our high appearance and performance standards. The carving and fi nishing of the hooks are done meticulously by hand, ensuring that they Hook Sizes: Double Point Sox Stix 5” & 6” Length Needles hook, release, slide Wood U.S. mm Perfect for sock knitting! Sets available in and glide as the best E, R D 3.25 US sizes 0-5 (including 2.5 and 3.0 mm). Reusable hooks in their class. E, R E 3.5 bag for small tools or stitch markers included. E, R F 3.75 Available in Ebony or Rosewood. Ebony or Rosewood E, R G 4.0 W0041-0291 6.5” Length E, R H 5.0 Available individually in US sizes D - N E, R I 5.5 E, R J 6.0 Double Point 7” Length Needles EW0041 RW0031 E, R K 6.5 Sets available in US sizes 1-17 (including 2.5, 3.0, E, R L 8.0 7.0 and 7.5 mm). Available in Ebony or Rosewood E, R M 9.0 EW0541, RW0041 E, R N 10.0

Repair Hook A handy small hook for every tool case. Comes with Cham woven case. 3” Length

ERH Ebony Double Point 7” Sizes: RRH Rosewood W006 Wood U.S. mm E, R 1 2.25 E, R 2.5 E, R 2 2.75 E, R 3.0 E, R 3 3.25 E, R 4 3.5 E, R 5 3.75 E, R 6 4.0 E, R 7 4.5 Double Pt Sox Stix Sizes: E, R 8 5.0 Cable Needles Wood U.S. mm E, R 9 5.5 Grooved design grips yarn and E, R 0 2.0 E, R 10 6.0 prevents it from slipping. Comes with E, R 1 2.25 E, R 10 1/2 6.5 Cham woven case. Set of three needles: E, R 2.5 E, R 7.0 Size 3 (3.25 mm), 3” length E, R 2 2.75 E, R 7.5 Size 6 (4 mm), 3.5” length E, R 3.0 E, R 11 8.0 Size 8 (5 mm), 4” length E, R 3 3.25 E, R 13 9.0 E, R 4 3.5 E, R 15 10 ECN Ebony (shown) E, R 5 3.75 E, R 17 12 RCN Rosewood W009

( 6 ) The Story of Lantern Moon Destiny Needles

Every life has a story. The special family who Huyet spent two years in jail after their capture, but makes Lantern Moon knitting needles believes prison didn’t keep the brothers from scheming and in the power of destiny. This is the story of dreaming about future attempts to escape Vietnam . Twice more the brothers tried but failed to escape by how their lives became intertwined with yours. boat, each time losing all they had to pirates or police, and each time serving prison sentences to receive more In Vietnam, if you have lived long enough, your life “re-education.” Although splitting up the family would has two stories. Your fi rst story ends in 1975, and your their chance for success, there would be no second story begins thereafter. 1975 was the year when guarantee they would be reunited. Either they would the long struggle of the Vietnam confl ict ended, yet escape together, or not at all. The brothers believed the new hardships lay ahead for its people. They suffered most important goal was to remain an intact family. from continued wars, fl oods, food shortages, re- education camps or prison. After the last failed attempt, Thuan sat in prison imagining my friend and his oldest son Quang, who was After the war, Thuan‘s family struggled only eight years old at the time, wandering just to survive. Losing hope that the streets looking for food while his conditions would improve in Vietnam, wife took care of the baby. It was at this they - like many of their countrymen moment that Thuan realized it was his - set about making plans to leave and destiny to stay in Vietnam. begin life anew in another country. (Referred to in the West as Boat People, As Thuan refl ects back on that time he these Vietnamese citizens soon began recalls, “Each time we tried to leave we to arrive all over the world. By the early had less and less for the pirates and 1980’s, millions had immigrated to other the police to steal, but things were also countries.) getting a little better in the country, so I thought there must be something we are After much searching, Thuan and his supposed to be doing here.” brother Huyet found a boat on which they would attempt their escape. The And, according to Thuan, that something family took off into the night waters of turned out to be the needle factory. the Mekong Delta where a boat awaited them, fi lled with other desperate families willing to risk everything for a new life. “After 1975 it seems like I spent all my waking hours trying to Their goal was to make it past the keep the family together and pirates and the police and into get out of the country so that I international waters in their leaky could take care of them, but for overloaded boat. Once there, the plan was to disable the motor and wait for a some reason it never worked. I passing freighter, with the hope it would never understood why, until the see their tiny craft before ramming into opportunity to make the needles it. If they were lucky, they might be came along. Now it is what we picked up and taken to a refugee camp, do. It is why we are here. It is and then resettled in a new country which they would call home. how we stay together. It is how I take care of my family and it was They set out, and believing they had our destiny.” reached international waters, one of the men stood on the deck and screamed, Is it important to know who makes your “We have made it out of Vietnam!” needles and to know that they believe in Soon after, one of the boat’s two destiny? We think so. Uncle Huyet asked engines sputtered and died. Unable to me, “I spent two years in prison trying to see well enough to repair the engine, gain my freedom. If my attempts to get they decided to attempt sleep and deal out of Vietnam had been successful, who with the problem in the morning. would make Lantern Moon needles?”

They awoke to the sound of boats Now that destiny has been passed approaching them … pirates, police, or on for the next generation. This navy; they weren’t certain. They fi red small family workshop is now being up the boat’s one engine and tried to outrun them, but they were far too run by the oldest son, Phong. We slow. The navy was catching up, guns are proud and pleased that this blazing and bullets fl ying. Uncle Huyet handcrafted tool maker has been was at the helm, and everyone else able to pass on a sustainable and was on the fl oor praying for their lives. strong business to his family. Finally, Thuan took off his white shirt and waved it in surrender. -Joel Woodcock

( 7 ) The Story of Tulip Brand

The tradition of needle-making in Hiroshima stretches “Even as we plan back for more than 300 years. Tulip brand is based in for and anticipate this Hiroshima region and produces sewing needles, the future, we will crochet hooks and knitting needles for handcrafts. Atsushi Harada, the founder, hoped to create a continue to build popular brand that would be a favorite among all our expertise users, by developing a high quality product that is in technology both reliable and easy to use. while preserving our traditional The current and second president, Kotaro Harada continues the legacy of his father. He is committed techniques, in order to providing service and conducting business with to stay committed integrity by delivering premium quality products that to being a company will contribute to society, targeting customers who that is both reliable and a favorite among our “use Tulip products to enjoy their life every day.” Tulip customers.” staff “want to please our customers because they are fond of Hiroshima and Tulip,” and they help promote We fi nd these needles and hooks to be superior quality to any the idea of “leading a fulfi lling life that starts from bamboo on the market. - Joel Woodcock using needles.”

Interchangeable “Carry C Long” Needle Set Features 1-inch longer needles and sharper tips than the original “Carry C”. Smooth rotary join to prevent twisting and an internal rubber ring to keep the connection secure. Polished natural wax fi nish. Each set includes accessories and case.

Included in each set: 11 Bamboo Needle Pairs (US 3 – 13), 3 cables (20, 24, 32”), 1 connector, 4 stoppers, 2 tapestry needles, 1 needle with built in yarn cutter, and soft blue case. Case measures 6.3”h x 7”w closed.

NDLSETL Interchangeable Long Needle Set W0009 Interchangeable “Carry C” Needle Set Original Carry C set with smooth rotary join and internal rubber ring to keep connection secure. Polished natural wax fi nish and brass fi ttings.

Included in each set: 11 Bamboo Needle Pairs (US 3 – 13), 3 cables (16, 24, 32”), 1 connector, 6 stoppers, 2 tapestry needles, 1 needle gauge with built in yarn cutter, and soft bronze case. Case mea- sures 5.5”h x 6.75”w closed.

NDLSET Interchangeable Needle Set W0009

IC Needle Sizes: mm U.S. 3.25 3 3.5 4 3.75 5 4.25 6 4.5 7 5.0 8 5.5 9 6.0 10 Distributed by 6.5 10.5 Lantern Moon 8.0 11 9.0 13

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Interchangeable Carry C Set

Tunisian Crochet “Carry T” Hook Set A) Interchangeable Adapter Smooth rotary cable join to prevent twisting Brass connector for joining two and an internal rubber ring to keep the connection secure. “Carry” cables. 2 pieces per package. Polished natural wax fi nish and brass fi ttings. Each set includes accessories and case. TIC2 Adapter - set of 2 W053 Included in each set: 10 Bamboo Tunisian Hooks (US E – M, inc 7mm), B) Interchangeable “Carry” Stoppers 3 cables (24, 32, 40”), 1 connector, 2 stoppers, 2 tapestry Brass stopper screws on to the end of needles, 1 needle gauge with built in yarn cutter, and soft a “Carry” cable to conveniently store a gold case. Case measures 4”h x 7.5”w closed project in progress.

TUNSET Tunisian Set TIS4 Stopper - set of 4 W056 W0008

Hooks also available individually. C) Needle/Hook Gauge Features a built in yarn cutter. Tunisian Hook Sizes: TIC Gauge W054 mm U.S. 3.5 E / 4 Interchangeable “Carry” Cables 4.0 G / 6 Nylon cables with smooth rotary join to 4.5 7 prevent twisting and an internal rubber 5.0 H / 8 ring feature to keep the connection 5.5 I / 9 secure. Use with Tulip interchangeable 6.0 J / 10 needles or tunisian hooks. Available 6.5 K / 10.5 individually in 16, 24, 32, and 40 inch 7.0 lengths. 8.0 L / 11 TC216, TC224, TC232, TC240 9.0 M / 13 W525

( 9 ) Aluminum ETIMO Hook Sizes: Crochet Hooks mm U.S. Molded resin handle with cushions, making 2.25 B / 1 repetitive motions easier 2.75 C / 2 on the hands. Flexible & 3.25 D / 3 durable, with a perfect 3.5 E / 4 blend of smooth edges 3.75 F / 5 and curves. Lets you 4.0 G / 6 work for hours with little 4.5 7 fatigue! 5.0 H / 8 5.5 I / 9 5.5” Length 6.0 J / 10 Available individually in US Sizes B-K, Metric sizes 2.25-6.5mmor in Set of 8. W055

Yarn Tapestry Needles Exceptional quality, both thin and strong, and resistant to bending. They have the standard rounded tip so as not to pierce the yarn. Elegantly packaged in a corked vial inside a box.

Size #13 (Set of 2), or Assorted Set of 6 (includes #17, 18, 20, 23) available.

THN-063 #17,18,20,23 - Set of 6 THN-064E #13 - Set of 2 W094

ETIMO Royal Silver Crochet Hook Set Set includes: Hooks in US Sizes D, E, F, G, 7, H, I, J, grey carrying case, yarn , 2 yarn tapestry needles, and ruler.

TECSET Crochet Hook Set of 8 W0054

ETIMO Bouquet Lace Steel Crochet Hook Set Limited edition set of steel ETIMO crochet hooks with molded resin handles with cushions.

Set includes: Hooks in US Sizes 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, Distributed by 12, 14, French revival fabric case, scissors with tassel, and 3 yarn tapestry needles. Lantern Moon

TERSET Crochet Hook Set of 8 W0008 ( 10 ) Yarn Luxury is pure silk yarn... Luxurious 100% silk sport weight Lantern Moon yarn. Indochine is a beautiful silk, spun to our specifi cations and made for us in Vietnam. Divine to knit with, and available in 15 colors plus a natural undyed version.

Priced per hank, Packaged in 5 hanks per bag W009

Composition / Weight: SP1S-5777 Jade Green SP1S-0001 Coconut Creme SP1S-11 Very Black 100% Silk / Sport

Yardage: 134 yds/122 m per 50g hank

Care Instructions: Hand wash separately in cold water, delicate soap, dry fl at SP1S-113 Aqua SP1S-115 Gold SP1S-128 Lavender Gauge: 22 sts = 4 inches

Recommended Needle Size: US 5 or 6 (3.75 or 4mm)

SP1S-137 Dark Grey SP1S-143 Light Blue SP1S-170 Dark Purple

SP1S-28 Viridian Green SP1S-34 Bright Red SP1S-38 Dark Red SP1S-0000 Natural (Undyed)

Indochine Trunk Shows are available. Please contact us for more information. SP1S-70 Dark Brown SP1S-7477 Ocean Teal SP1S-91 Blue Grey

For pattern support, visit our website at lanternmoon.com/patterns.html.

( 11 ) Shawl Pins

LM Wooden Shawl Pin Horn Shawl Pin The classic Lantern Moon woods; a Elegant embellishments in hand carved and polished buffalo and simple yet elegant fi nish to a hand knit. steer horn. All come with a ring. Variation in color and size due to Roughly 4.5” long natural materials does occur. W057 5” length W059

7-4021 Ebony

7-4003 7-4022 Owl Rosewood 7-4002 Dark dragonfl y

7-4023 Palm wood

7-4007 Dark cat Wooden Shawl Pin Beautifully simple shawl pin 7-4004 in polished squared wood. Light dragonfl y 4.5” long W057

7-4016 Cham Top 7-4011 Art Nouveau

7-4005 Leaf 7-4017 Inlaid Shell

7-4012 Circular wave 7-4015 Silver Top 7-4014 Calla Lily

Jim Knopf Shawl Pin Simple, elegant closures of various textures by Jim Knopf. Electroplated metal ensures a beautiful, long-lasting fi nish.

2.625”h x 0.625”w 3”h x 0.75”w 11092-01 Classic Metal Black 12052-01 Textured Metal Silver 11092-02 Classic Metal Titanium W0041 W0021

( 12 ) Coordinating Silk Storage

Turquoise Lavender

Silk Compact Zip Cases Multiple storage solutions with cross-over capabilities. Timeless padded silk inside and out with nylon-lined pockets and sleeves for extra durability.

A) Interchangeable Case 10 sleeves with fl aps for needles and 5 pockets for cords or other tools. 9.5”h x 9”w open B 3-6812 Turquoise/olive 3-6806 Lavender A B) Combo Case Holds a little of everything. 12 variously sized sleeves and 7 pockets. 13.25”h x 11”w open 3-6512 Turquoise/olive 3-6506 Lavender

C) Crochet Hook Case Variously sized sleeves hold D up to 15 hooks. C 8”h x 10”w open 3-6612 Turquoise/olive 3-6606 Lavender

D) Double Point Case 8 sleeves and 1 pocket. Pocket accommodates large double points or circulars. 8.25”h x 8.5”w open 3-6712 Turquoise/olive 3-6706 Lavender

E) Sox & Hatz Case 5 roomy pockets and 4 sleeves for circulars or other needles, hooks or tools. Perfect for sock knitting.

E F 8.25”h x 9”w open 3-7212 Turquoise/olive 3-7206 Lavender G) Knit Aid Case A small accessory case to hold a F) Circular 16 Case needle gauge, stitch counter, repair A big case to hold 16 or more of hook, cable needles, small set of your circular needle collection. scissors or other essentials. 13.5”h x 11”w open 7.5”h x 8.5”w 3-8212 Turquoise/olive 3-5412 Turquoise/olive 3-8206 Lavender 3-5406 Lavender G

( 13 ) Coordinating Accessories

Combination Silk Needle Case Our classic needle case in raw and patterned silk. Holds nine pairs of straight needles and eight sets of circulars. Zippered pouch. Nylon reinforced.

6”h x 15”w open 3-3305 Dark red (A) 3-3322 Purple (B) 3-3319 Teal (C) 3-33477 Ch Charcoalarcoal ((D)D) D W0032W0032

A B C

ComboCombo SSilk Needle Case in Charcoal D A BC Silk Taffeta Bag Versatile silk bag holds project or gift. Fun to embellish.

8”h x 5” square base 3-3813 Red (A) 3-3841 Purple (B) 3-3819 Turquoise (C) W009

Marilyn Bigger is defi nitely betterer whwhenen it comes to our largest case for straightaig and circular needles. Features 21 narrow pockets for straights, double points or crochet hooks, and 8 wide pockets for circulars. Accommodates 14” straight needles.

22”w x 16”h open; 16”w x 6”h closed 3-3051 Sea green W0043

( 14 ) Maya Floral Bag Our most popular small project bag in beautiful Vietnamese fl oral print silk. Features front exterior pocket, and a loop and shell button closure.

7”h x 5.5”w x 5.5”d 3-8405 Dark red (A) 3-8422 Purple (B) 3-8451 Teal (C) W0061

Knit Out Box A pretty silk alternative to keep yarn tangle-free and clean. Keyhole opening feeds yarn easily. Silk button closures with easy to carry handle. Floral silk. A B C 5” cube 3-6105 Dark red (A) 3-6122 Purple (B) 3-6151 Teal (C) W0561

Clam Shell Set Three taffeta zip closure cases nested like Russian dolls. Lined in nylon. large 3.75”h x 6”w A C medium 3”h x 5”w B small 2.5”h x 4”w (sold in set of 3)

3-5805 Dark red (A) 3-5822 Purple (B) 3-5851 Teal (C) W0021

Mindy Pockets (1) Silk taffeta case with 6 pockets and 2 removable inserts for pins/needles.Magnetic dot closure keeps contents secure.

5”h x 5”w open 3-7905 Dark Red (A) 3-7941 Purple (B) A B C 3-7919 Turquoise (C) 3-7906 Violet (shown on page 13) W0041

Mindy Sleeves (2) Silk taffeta case with 6 narrow sleeves. Top fl ap and magnetic dot closure to keep contents secure.

4.5”h x 4.5”w open 3-5905 Dark Red (A) 1 3-5941 Purple (B) 2 3-5919 Turquoise (C) 3-5906 Violet W0011 ( 15 ) Tootsie Bag Cute wristlet style project bag features a central drawstring compartment wrapped by a shell with pockets on either end for tools and notions.

7” x 5” base x 7”h 3-9512 Blue fl oral (A) 3-9529 Blue dot (B) W0061

A B

Ram Pouch Beautiful French knot handwork creates the woolly fl eece on this sweet ram embellishment. Ivory and taupe, or black and grey, stitching on 100% natural linen drawstring bag.

9.75”h x 11.5”w 3-4511 Black ram (A) 3-4510 White ram (B) W0061

Mindy Lambskin Case A special edition Mindy with natural, organically tanned lambskin and a silk taffeta interior. A collaboration with Imperial Stock Ranch that honors the life of the lamb using materials that B would otherwise be discarded. A 5.25”h x 6”w open 3-6413 Mindy Lambskin W0051 Paper Yarn Bowl Creatively made bowl of wrapped recycled paper. Perfect size for a ball of yarn. Color variation is normal.

5” h; 3.5” diameter top opening; 5.5” at widest point 7-5039 W008

Coconut Shell Yarn Bowl Real coconut shell halves polished on the inside and lacquered on the outside with seashell embellishments.

Roughly 2.5” h x 5.5“ diameter 7-5011 Black (A) A 7-5088 Cream (B) W0041

B ( 16 ) Gifts & Novelty

Embroidered Eyeglass Cases Hand embroidered grey linen case for eyeglasses in 2 styles. A 6.25” long x 2.5” w 6-7035 Sheep (A) 6-7019 KNIT (B) C 6-7064 STITCH (C) W0021 B

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D Felt Keychain Clutch Compact and quick keyring and felt clutch holds phone, cards, or coins. Black cotton/linen lining.

4.25”h x 6”w 5-1147 Cool Sheep (A) 5-1247 Yarn Ball with Needles (B) 5-1447 Stitch Red Heart (C) 5-1947 KNIT (2-sided) (D) W059 Top

Bottom

Peek A Boo Sheep Seat Cover Whimsical Sheep adorn both sides of a Oval Stripe Bag slip on toilet seat cover. Perfect for the Assorted patterns and colors from powder room and on Knit Nights. Felt weavers using fi bers of their choice. may be dry cleaned. Sure to create Colors & patterns will vary accordingly. interest & chuckles!

5”h x 8”w x 4.75”d 16”h x 14”w 2-1599 Assorted multistripe 7-4939 Peek-A-Boo Sheep W0511 W0041 ( 17 ) Notions

Baaabs Scissor Holder Sheep Sherpa Holder This adorable ewe keeps a watchful eye on your scissors! An all purpose storage solution for your Filled with recycled pellets for stability. Functional silk apron essentials, this cute sheep with soft padded sports three front pockets for safekeeping of other small items. lining can safely hold your cell phone, Apron color varies. Needles, hook and scissors not included. reading glasses, small tools and more. Needles, hook and scissors not included. 5”h x 3” round base, 27.5” cord length 7-2739 Baaabs natural 3”h x 5”w W0001 7-3939 Sheep sherpa W009

Sapa 3-Square Scissor Fob A little piece of Sapa art to decorate your favorite pair of scissors.

Sunfl ower Pincushion 0.25”h x 3”w Pincushion with velvet 7-9233 3 Square petals and handwoven W005 base; Woven pattern base will vary, refl ective Velvet Rose Tool Holder of the loomed craft. Ruffl ed velvet atop a colorful hand woven pattern. Woven pattern and 2.5” w x 2.5” h 7-2237 Sunfl ower colors will vary, refl ective of the W0051 loomed craft. Reinforced center for stashing scissors. The velvet ruffl es delicately hold needles, hooks, shawl pins, and more.

4”h x 2.25” round base 7-3938 Ruby 7-3950 Sapphire W0071

HERITAGE T E X T I L E S

( 18 ) Tape Measure A Lantern Moon best-seller, our hand crocheted tape measures are a fun and functional accessory for your toolkit. Metric and English measurements on opposite sides of a 5’ long retractable tape. Collect them all! W575 7-4633 7-4609 7-4611 White sheep Beige sheep Black sheep

7-3311 7-2134 Bob Fox

7-0940 7-2270 Baby owl Sunfl ower

7-1711 7-3411 Black cat Penguin (seasonal; inquire for current cat selection)

7-2815 7-3433 Turtle Sock monkey

( 19 ) Sets Hand crocheted friends to mark your stitching. Available as sets of 6.

5/16” (8mm) inner diameter solid metal ring, suitable for needles up to US Size 10 7/8 (7.5mm). W055

7-1603 Acorns with squirrel 7-2034 Flowers with butterfl y 7-3033 Star

7-1640 Scotty Dogs w/ red ball 7-2013 Flowers with ladybug 7-3613 Heart

7-1616 Ducks w/ black duck 7-2043 Flowers with bee

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Leather Scissor Sleeve Leather case for embroidery scissor protection.

7-1841 Sheep with black sheep 7-1600 Christmas (seasonal) 4.5”h x 2.5”w 6-2023 Periwinkle (A) 6-2011 Black (B) W594

( 20 ) Limited Edition Fabric Bags

Milano Interior

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Leather Phone Clutch Leather clutch with silk lined wallet organizer Milano Bag interior and divided compartment for Sophisticated menswear tweed fabric bag with KNIT cellphone. Detachable strap offers three embroidery and pretty lining. Interior features a small carrying confi gurations: wristlet (shown left), zippered pocket and large side pattern pocket. standard (shown right), or strapless. 14”h x 13.5”w x 5”d 4.5”w x 9”h 5-8317 Gold 3-11012 Black (A) W0024 3-11011 Blue (B) W0063

Urban Garden Bag This sturdy yet elegant medium sized bag features 4 outer pockets with studded velvet trim and a new black/grey and creme print interior lining with 2 inner pockets and 1 zippered compartment. High quality suede-like vinyl base and handles.

8 x 6” base x 10.5”h; 16” wide opening at top 5-4912 Black/grey W0573

( 21 ) Fiber Basketry

Skilled artisans blend centuriesof handcrafting traditions with Lantern Moon’s original designs.

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Fiber & Recycled Paper Baskets Roomy basket made of woven fi ber and folded recycled paper. Sure to be a conversation piece in your shop, studio, or home. D Note: Handles on studio size are decorative only.

Studio- 15” tall; 13” diameter at base, 19” at top Tote- 10” tall; 11” diameter at base; 16” at top 1-4040 Studio in Brown (A) 1-4140 Tote in Brown (B) Repurposed Plastic Totes 1-4065 Studio in Aqua (C) 1-4165 Tote in Aqua (D) Made of skillfully woven re-purposed SW0052, TW0002 plastic crate strapping. Great year-round style for transporting projects, and so much more. Durable and washable. W0051

5-8711 5-8788 5-4511 Black with Vinyl Handles Tote Black & White Candy Stripes Tote Black & White Plastic Tote Comfortably wide vinyl handles Black interior 12” x 7” base x 8.5” h 13”h x 15”w x 7”d 12”h x 14.5”w x 6.5”d

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Rice Basket B Our Signature Product

The seed for Lantern Moon grew from this beautiful and C simple basket. Traditionally, this basket has been used to carry rice from fi eld to market. The salt water reed is sustainably harvested, fl attened by hand press, then dyed and woven by D village artisans in the community center and in their homes.

Mini - 10”h x 11.5” center diameter 1-0910 Natural (A) 1-0922 Eggplant (B) 1-0913 Cranberry (C) 1-0912 Blue (D) 1-0942 Red & Green (E) W008

Small - 12”h x 14” center diameter 1-1010 Natural 1-1022 Eggplant 1-1013 Cranberry 1-1012 Blue W0021

Large - 14”h x 17” center diameter 1-1110 Natural 1-1122 Eggplant 1-1113 Cranberry 1-1112 Blue W0041

Classic Caddy Uzu fi ber with cotton linen fabric on a black folding wood frame. Great chair side storage.

14”h x 16”w x 8”d 1-1811 Classic caddy W0082

( 23 ) Display Solutions

Bamboo Hanger Bent bamboo for displaying favorite textiles.

K Style (A) A 4-4997 Small inside dimension 15” 4-4998 Medium inside dimension 23” 4-4999 Large inside dimension 31”

D Style (B) 4-4801 Mini inside dimension 10” 4-4897 Small inside dimension 15” 4-4898 Medium inside dimension 23” B 4-4899 Large inside dimension 31” W056-0501

Seagrass Towers Lightweight metal folding frame with round natural seagrass baskets and removable natural muslin linings for each basket.

3 Tier 42”h x 17”d Sheep Door Mat 9-3000 Natural A woolly welcome. Made of coconut fi ber. W0007

5 Tier 17”h x 30”w 6-4411 Door mat 62”h x 17”d W0041 9-5000 Natural W00501

Rotating Display Rack Display your products in style! Both racks rotate on swivel base. Choose from two models:

Wide laminated bamboo panel style (shown bottom right) includes four shelves for additional storage.

Narrow bamboo strip style (far right) can be used as a folding screen for display on both sides.

71”h x 16” square; 71”h x 66”

9-8000 Narrow bamboo strip style 9-8500 Wide laminated bamboo style Slat wall hooks available for separate purchase. W00592 9-8100 Slat wall hooks - case of 100 9-8111 Slat wall hooks - single piece W0008, W090

( 24 ) Limited Availability-While It Lasts...

Mini Seagrass Towers Lightweight metal folding frame with round, durable seagrass baskets and natural muslin linings. Muslin linings (as shown on bottom basket) for each basket are included.

36.5”h x 10”d 9-3001 Natural (A) 9-3128 Monaco (triple weave) (B) W0005, W0583

Greeting Cards

(A) Set of 5 original pencil illustrations created exclusively for Lantern Moon by Ashland, Oregon illustrator Michael Arciniega. Blank inside.

W059

A

7”h x 5”w 7-8733 Portrait Sheep W525

A B

(B) Share your holiday spirit with fi ve unique Christmas sheep cards, designed exclusively for Lantern Moon by Paul Woods. Set of 5 different designs; Blank inside.

4”h x 6”w 7-8833 Holiday Sheep W057

B

Cake Wine Tops Happy cakes to celebrate special occasions all year round. Four various colors.

11-1533 cake W574 Christmas & Winter Series Wine Top Add some winter cheer with these christmas and snow themed hand crocheted tops.

11-1213 christmas tree (A) 11-1339 snowman (B) 11-1014 green snowfl ake (C) W574

A B C ( 25 ) A B Square Clip Just the right size “to go” bag for small to midsize projects. Two outside pockets and one zippered pocket inside. Closes with clip and ring. Limited edition!

10”h x 8.5”w 3-10350 Lavender (blue/purple fl oral lining) (A) 3-10326 Stitch Red (red and blue dot lining) (B) W0562 Savannah II Rousched velvet trim surrounds a cotton print and stripe. Embellished with a big tassel hanging from Olivia Lite a velvet button. Linen lining. Two large outside Made of rip-stop parachute nylon, pockets, two inner 4” pockets, and an interior 8” this big bag is lightweight and strong. zipper compartment. Roomy interior compartment, and four outside pockets. Sewn in Bali at 10”h x 12”w x 6.5”d the Widya Asih Orphanage Sewing 3-1077 Green / black fl ower Project, providing a sustainable W0054 business of self support for over sixty girls in school. Rosette Bag 13.5” h x 21” w We took a silk drawstring bag and covered B-310517 Gold it with tiny rosettes. Great size for small to W0082 medium sized projects.

A Maya Orange Floral Bag B Our most popular small project bag in beautiful Vietnamese fl oral print silk. Features front exterior pocket, and a loop and shell button closure.

7”h x 5.5”w x 5.5”d 3-8416 Orange W0551

6.5” square base x 9”h 31-0716 Orange (A) 31-0748 Olive (B) W0031

( 26 ) Sapa Messenger Lots of function. Beautiful Sapa handwork collars and cuffs are showcased with inset panels on durable 100% HERITAGE cotton denim. Wide, T E X T I L E S adjustable length strap and two exterior pockets beneath front fl ap. Each bag is one Jayne of a kind, featuring a Swing’s smaller cousin unique Sapa piece. with a compact central project space and 4 outer 12”h x 12”w x 2”d pockets. Taupe linen with 3-7611 Black denim a pleated band at the W5252 top. Turquoise & purple fl owers dot the drawstring top. Limited edition!

8”h x 6”w x 6”d 5-1425 Jayne W5281

C B A

Tootsie Tool Case Cotton fl oral print and linen zippered case adorned with a black velvet ruffl e and striped interior for notions and other tools. Perfect for a daytime makeup bag too! Christi Clutch Christi Bag 8.5” x 2.25” base x 3” h Sturdy canvas clutch Sturdy canvas bag with 31-0848 Olive (A) with turquoise turquoise embroidery 31-0820 Pink (B) embroidery and velvet and velvet trim. Zipper 31-0812 Blue (C) trim. Zipper closure. closure. W0531 6”h x 10”w x 3.5”d 13”h x 16”w x 6”d Silk Bobbin Pouches 5-1869 christi clutch 5-1769 christi These lovely silk pouches are especially handy for W0551 W0513 knitting. Keep your separated and tangle-free in just the right size bag. Also perfect for holding special gifts, jewelry or trinkets. Habutai silk in turquoise, gold & lavender print. Set of 3. After 5”h x 5”w 31-0697 W005

Before

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Clam Shell Cases F Three taffeta zip closure cases nested like Russian dolls. Lined in nylon. Includes:

large 3.75”h x 6”w medium 3”h x 5”w small 2.5”h x 4”w (sold in set of 3)

3-5828 Cocoa rose (A) 3-5812 LapisW059 (B) 3-5818 Lime (C) 3-5819 Turquoise (D) 3-5806 Violet (E) 3-5816 Orange fl oral (F) W5211 Silk Needle Sleeve Beautiful protection for your needles. Sold in packs of twelve. Six wide and six narrow in assorted Mindy Pockets Case colors. 6 pockets and 2 removable 12”h x 2” at opening inserts for pins/needles. See page 15 for current colors 3-3933 Raw silk with embroidery A and interior view. W001

5”h x 5”w open 3-7928 Cocoa rose (A) 3-7917 Champagne (B) W0511

B

Knit Aid Case A small accessory case to hold a needle gauge, stitch counter, repair hook, cable needles, small set of scissors or other essentials. See page 13 for Mindy Sleeves Case current colors and interior view. Small taffeta case with 6 7.5”h x 8.5”w narrow tool sleeves and 3-5417 Gold/Black magnetic dot closure. W008

4.5”h x 4.5”w open 3-5917 Champagne W056

( 28 ) Velvet Rose Tool Holder Ruffl ed velvet atop a colorful hand woven pattern. Woven pattern and colors will vary, refl ective of the loomed craft. Reinforced center for AB C stashing scissors. The velvet ruffl es delicately hold needles, hooks, shawl pins, and more.

4”h x 2.25” round base

7-3948 Green (A) 7-3941 Purple (B) 7-3917 Gold (C) (See current colors on page 18) W0017

Sapa Barrel Scissor Fob Butterfl y Stitch Markers A little piece of Sapa art to Hand crocheted butterfl ies decorate your favorite pair to mark your stitching. of scissors. Available as set of 6.

HERITAGE 0.25”h x 3”w 5/16” (8mm) inner diameter T E X T I L E S 7-9333 Barrel solid metal ring, suitable for W053 needles up to US Size 10 7/8 (7.5mm).

7-2013 Butterfl y W550

Black, White & Gold Repurposed Plastic Tote Durable, heavy duty totes made of repurposed plastic crate strapping that is skillfully woven into fashionable patterns.

5-4555 Black, white & gold W0051

( 29 ) Daisy Chiffon Scarf A cheerful Habutai silk print with chiffon ruffl e to lighten your step!

6.5”w x 45” long 3-10013 W036

Sweater Key Ring A dozen delightful hand crocheted sweaters in a variety of cheerful colors.

7-4942 Christmas variety W521

Modern Art Scarf Beautiful Habutai silk in a crisp graphic print on white with a soft silk ruffl e.

6.5”w x 45” long 3-9918 Lime/gold (A) 3-9912 Blue/silver (B) W036

B

A

Jim Knopf BeaUtiful Metal Shawl Pin 3”h x 0.375”w 12121-01 Glossy black W0021

Banded Silk Scarf Lightly woven linen with silk bands that create a beautiful B A sheen in every lovely shade.

23.5”w x 69” long 51611 Black (A) 51648 Olive (B) W0561

( 30 ) Our Philosophy

Lantern Moon’s business plan actively supports the United Nations Millennium Development Goals, which range from halving extreme poverty to halting the spread of HIV/AIDS and providing universal primary education, by a target date of 2015. As 2015 approaches, the UN is working with governments, civil society and other partners to build on the momentum generated by these goals and carry on with an ambitious post-2015 development agenda.

To learn more about these efforts and what’s ahead, visit the UN’s website at: http://www.un.org/millenniumgoals/ beyond2015-overview.shtml Our Guarantee Small imperfections in natural fi bers or hand loomed fabrics are to be expected and contribute to the unique beauty of the item. Each Lantern Moon handcrafted item refl ects the workmanship of an individual. We support their efforts and guarantee all Lantern Moon products. If there is a problem with one of the products you purchase, please return it to the store you purchased from, or let us know and we will make arrangements to fi x or replace it. About our Featherlight Needles Forestry Stewardship Council Certifi ed Wood

The Featherlight Needle line represents our continuing commitment to environmentally appropriate, socially benefi cial and economically viable business. These are the industry’s fi rst and only needles made entirely from sustainably harvested FSC-certifi ed woods.

As light as Birch and as durable as our Ebony and Rosewood, with the same signature look and feel, a Featherlight Needle is an heirloom quality tool that will be a joy to use for generations. 7911 NE 33rd Drive Suite 140 Portland, Oregon 97211 USA

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