High-quality exhibition curated by Ardbeag Crafts and Creation Mill showcases local and wider Scottish spinning, weaving and knitting
Langholm is the first stop for the ‘Forgotten Fleece Tales’ exhibition which has opened in the old post office in Langholm and is on until 30th June. This touring exhibition brings together pieces from all over Scotland that have been created from waste wool, including several made in Langholm. It returns here again next April but it really is well worth seeing it now. Volunteers from Creation Mill are on hand to answer questions.
Very striking is a coat of many colours made in Langholm made by Reet Wyatt from selvedges woven together. It truly is a work of art and has been created from mohair. Both Joseph and Dolly Parton spring to mind, two different people associated with coats of many colours. Creation Mill presents some of their felted pieces made on the felt loom. A golden fleece on the wall makes me think of Jason and is entitled ‘A coat fit for a king’. The description calls it ‘..a ‘varafeldur’ which is literally translated as a ‘trade cloak’ is a heavy, rugged cloak woven from loose locks of wool, giving it an impressively wild and voluminous look.
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