In the 1970’s doing all sorts of hand craft was very ‘hip’. Knitting, crocheting, macramé, needlework, weaving, sewing.. you name it.
During this time some of the most beautiful blankets, clothes, accessories and other works have been created that are now, fifty years later, still cherished and passed on to the younger generations as heirloom objects or sold as vintage items.
History is repeating itself and handcraft has made a huge come back lately. Old patterns are ‘recycled’ and modernised. Fibre artist have emerged out of nowhere to show how using ordinary stitches can result in contemporary pieces of art. The range of makers and designers has never been as comprehensive and wide-spread as it is today, ranging across all age groups.
So what do you think – shall we create some heirloom pieces together?