Workshop: Comb weaving based on Hallstatt period finds

Workshop: Comb weaving based on Hallstatt period finds

Evidence of comb-woven braids dates back to the Hallstatt period. Over 100 textile fragments were found in a salt mine from the early Iron Age, including braids that could be produced with a loom comb.
The technique is still widespread in the Nordic and Eastern regions of Europe today. It was mostly used for decorative borders.
Weaving preparation (tensioning the warp) and the weaving technique, warp stitches, will be explained, and assistance with both will be provided. The basics of pattern creation, including what to pay particular attention to, will also be covered in this workshop. On this day, a pattern book will be started that will enable participants to design and weave further patterns at home. Each participant will have three different patterns to choose from.
The comb weaving tool is made of wood and can be brought along if you have one or purchased at cost price after registering for the course.
After registration, participants will receive a list of materials to be brought along and an e-mail to natur-kulturfuehrer@freenet.de.
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INFO
Director: Annette Miksch
Course: 10 am to 5 pm
80 euros per person (including museum entrance, plus material)
The course is limited to six people. Suitable for adults or older teenagers with experience in yarn processing.
Registration by phone: +49 (0) 6047/9770193 or
Email: natur-kulturfuehrer@freenet.de