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18-DEC-2008

S : Straw weaving

Mummers and strawboys wearing straw hats woven like the one in this picture still produce folk plays and entertainment during the Christmas season in Ireland. For more information on this click here




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Kerry Tingley21-Dec-2008 16:34
What a nice traditional craft. I don't think I'm up for the hat, but the tree behind the weaving person is beautiful.
Harrison20-Dec-2008 23:38
Well shot.
Walter Otto Koenig19-Dec-2008 21:14
Great to see that this tradition still exists.
Guest 19-Dec-2008 18:00
This is a great Christmas tradition... nice entry.
j>a>e>17 :):):)19-Dec-2008 11:57
coooliooo n crafty = AAAHHHOOOsome & ancestral :):):)
Richard Chapman19-Dec-2008 08:08
Why is the weaver hiding in a tent?
Maaike Huizer19-Dec-2008 07:48
THat is a wonderful craft and a nice tradition.
Sheila19-Dec-2008 05:04
Great to see the old traditions upheld. I think it would be a bit uncomfortable to wear.
cits_4_pets19-Dec-2008 04:12
Wonderful idea and craft. Great S entry
Cindi Smith19-Dec-2008 03:49
Wow! I hope this tradition continues thru the years to come! Wonderful entry for today!
Jeff Lobaugh19-Dec-2008 01:17
This is wonderful!!
J. Scott Coile19-Dec-2008 01:05
Nice piece of culture and heritage. Always learning.
carol j. phipps19-Dec-2008 01:00
Fine craft!
Jola Dziubinska19-Dec-2008 00:58
Nice tradition.