Links to other string figure web sites

Links to Other String Figure Web Sites

On line instructions

How to play cat's cradle
WWW collection of favorite string figures: Includes video clips.
Digby's collection of string figures: Features reconstructed Nauruan figures.
Lika Oka's String Figure Studio: Learn Lika's favorites, as well as variations of moutain and diamond string figures.
Jacob's Ladder: Animated lesson.
Enchanted string figures: Comprehensive site in French and English. Includes "String Figure of the Month".
Gadan Rock String Figures: Video clips (with rock music audio!) and instructions in italian showing how to make the author's favorite string figures.
The Survival, Origin, and Mathematics of String Figures: Includes a topological analysis of string figures, a list of museums with string figure artifacts, and a collection of 21st century figures.
Navajo String Games: Includes video clips

Photos of students making string figures

Telling Stories with String

Sources of string loops

ABOINUDI's web site: Best source in Europe.
String Figure Store: Best source in the US. Other items for sale include books, videos, and artwork.
Web of Life International: Rainbow strings from Hawai'i.

Cultural

Master list

Last updated April 20, 2009
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