Today was a completely new experience at Vevstova! We began our last work placement at a weaving company, participating in weaving traditional patterns. We were greeted by about 10 women who all create beautiful and complicated weaving patterns that represent something special, such as a baptism, wedding or part of the Bunad etc. They were all very friendly and were willing to help us learn these traditions as they are very important to them.
They gave us four different patterns to choose from that they thought would be easy enough to complete in a week. At first it was a bit daunting as the looms look very complicated but after their help and advice we were soon making our own weavings.
At lunch time we had tea and cake which was very sweet and welcoming. We are looking forward to seeing the finishing results to take home and show the college! :)
Abby, Andrea and Mhairi
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