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Nov. 18, 2011: More Weaving!

This week, at least 3 girls approached me to share their latest woven-wares: self-create, handmade adornments:  bracelets, necklaces, and Barbie-sized scarves.  You can imagine that I was delighted to see their work, as well as the canvas bag full of yarn that they carried to be able to continue working on their craft during recess. One student took the time to show me how to crochet by looping yarn around my finger, a technique that I shall have to practice in order to master.  The appearance at school of students weaving and crocheting coincided with my return from Guatemala,  where I had been to meet with the other Elementary Principals of the Central American region, and so I was likely the most enthusiastic observer of the girls’ recent exploration into weaving, having renewed my appreciation for the amazing hand-woven textiles of Guatemala.  The Embera–Wounaan tribes of Panama also have an impor...