Natalia Izhebina

Woolen Pieces Woven With One Needle Technique

Artwork Description

Weaving with one needle is traditional Selkup technique. It is widely used to create warm winter mittens and socks. The needle is made out of a bone, sheep wool is used for weaving. It is a disapearing tradition of Selkup now mostly mastered by the elders.

participation in exhibition

Permanent exhibition

Materials used

One needle, Wool

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