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| Home page ---> Fiber ---> Tapestry Crochet History |
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The World of Crafts |
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| Home page ---> Fiber ---> Tapestry Crochet History |
TAPESTRY CROCHET AROUND THE WORLD |
| A type of tapestry crochet called Bundnerhakelei or Mosaikhakelei (Mosaic Crochet) has been done in Switzerland for several hundred years. The hook is inserted into the back loop of the stitch. |
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| Tapestry crocheted yarmulke (also called kippas and skullcaps) are worn by Jewish men. |
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| Tapestry crocheted hats are popular in West Cameroon, Africa. |
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| Shoulder bags are crocheted by both men and women in Guatemala. |
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Links: Tapestry Crochet book Carol Ventura's Bead & Felted Tapestry Crochet book Carol Ventura's Tapestry Crochet page Carol Ventura's Home Page |
| Last updated on January 4, 2011 , maintained by Andrzej Gutek, photographs by Carol Ventura |