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Why textiles?
Honestly, when we became homeless and unemployed (after selling our house and quitting our jobs to go traveling), we were trying to think what to collect that would be made in all countries, was light and wouldn't break.
Textiles fit the bill perfectly
I've always been interested in quilting, embroidery and sewing, and my husband is a weaver, so we brought a bit of knowledge to our collecting.
We've also strived to do the shopping for the items in that country. So Kente comes from a trip to West Africa, kimono we bought while living in Japan. There are a few exceptions--no, we haven't been to Afghanistan, but have seriously considered making a trip through the Khyber Pass!Truly handmade
Most of what we've collected takes many hours of painstaking, detailed work by an expert with years of experience. Items are lovingly made (for children) or for a wedding, or for a religious ceremony. We feel fortunate to be able to be part of this artistic process, even if we're only on the admiring end.
Some examples
A child's cap from SW China (Hill Tribe)
Scary monsters provide protection from evil spirits.
A Tajik wedding dress from Afghanistan
Kasai velvet from Congo
Made in the same manner as Persian carpets, but raffia is the warp, weft and velvet.
Karen's gotta blog? You bet!
Karen's blog for 240 class (opens in new page)
More photos? You bet!
Absolute Link Slideshow #1 (opens in new page)
Absolute Link Slideshow #2 (opens in new page)
Absolute Link Slideshow #3 (opens in new page)
And this is a quilt site I made for all the quilts in my mother's family:
This is a Relative Link Test Page (#1)
Yes, even more pictures--of Fall in Prospect Park, Brooklyn!
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I'm just a link in your chain...or, even more LINKS for Extra Credit!
Karen's Lesson 3 Extra Credit Link Page
Karen's Lesson 3 Extra Credit List Page
Karen's Lesson 3 Extra Credit Table Page
Karen's Links page, in a lovely table format.
I could watch this woman from Nepal weave all day; a true artist, but they make it look so easy.
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