Des Pawson
Des Pawson has a worldwide reputation as a rope worker, teaching and demonstrating his skills at boat shows, festivals, museums and galleries at home and abroad. In 1982 he co-founded the International Guild of Knot Tyers, and in 1996 he opened The Museum of Knots and Sailors' Ropework. In 2007 he was awarded an MBE for his services to the knot and rope industry.
Des Pawson has a worldwide reputation as a rope worker, teaching and demonstrating his skills at boat shows, festivals, museums and galleries at home and abroad. In 1982 he co-founded the International Guild of Knot Tyers, and in 1996 he opened The Museum of Knots and Sailors' Ropework. In 2007 he was awarded an MBE for his services to the knot and rope industry. See less
Des Pawson's Featured Books
Des Pawson book reviews
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Handbook of Knots: Expanded Edition
Carry Along Knots
by Knud, Nov 2, 2007
Des' book is just what I wanted to take on trips to the backcountry. It's small, reasonably durable, and can be nicely wrapped in a 3 foot length of cord for practice. The diagrams and descriptions ... Read More
