Δ WORKSHOP WITH EXHIBITION TOUR

“Looping the loop: Making string bags from New Guinea”
With Hofagao Kaia-Hauth (theologian, textile maker, Papua New Guinea)

Aside from crocheting and knitting, there are also other meshing techniques to produce textiles from a continuous thread – the technique used to make string bags (bilum) in Papua New Guinea. Hofagao Kaia-Hauth explains the basic principles for this special meshing technique.

Learn more about the exhibition “THE COMMON THREAD - The Warp and Weft of Thinking”

Registration required at:
or 069 212 45115
€9 / €4.50
In German
For adults
Weltkulturen Labor, Schaumainkai 37

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Δ WORKSHOP WITH EXHIBITION TOUR

“Talking patterns”

What do patterns signify and how are they created on the fabric? The resist-dye technique is one particular approach to making patterns by tying up or covering with wax those parts of the fabric which should not be dyed. The technique can be found in many parts of the world, for example, as shibori in Japan, batik in Indonesia or adire in Africa, although each method uses slightly different approaches to create patterns with different meanings. We explore some of these techniques and work with batik, shibori and tie-dye methods to dye our own patterns on fabric.

Learn more about the exhibition “THE COMMON THREAD - The Warp and Weft of Thinking”

No registration required
€6
For children and teenagers from ten years old
Weltkulturen Museum, Schaumainkai 29

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Δ SATOURDAY

“All colours under the sun”

What are natural colours, what are they made from, and how are they different from synthetic colours? We take a closer look at the colours of the textiles in THE COMMON THREAD exhibition, and dye material using a wax or tie-dye technique.

Learn more about the exhibition “THE COMMON THREAD - The Warp and Weft of Thinking”

For families with children from six years old
Weltkulturen Labor, Schaumainkai 29

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