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Scarf – Icelandic

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Many marriage traditions have been reflected in hand crafted items. This fine knitted shawl was made to be part of a wedding outfit. The belief is that the shawl should be knitted finely enough to be able to pass through the wedding band, representing the lightness of any future worries. Such a shawl was often given to the first child of the marriage to be used as a blanket.

Unknown
single thread Icelandic wool from the Lopi sheep
53 cm (w) x 103 cm (l)
Early 20th Century
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The C2 Centre for Craft  is located in what we now know as Manitoba, the ancestral lands of the Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Dene, Anishininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Inuit Peoples, and the national homeland of the Red River Métis. These lands include territory subject to Treaties 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 10.

Craft occupies a space that has the hand and the handmade at its centre. It rejoices in sharing knowledge and solving problems. It stems from, creates, and nurtures community. It allows us to build bridges through shared action, but also fosters courage, empathy, and connection.

We acknowledge the deep harm caused by settlement, and we look forward to using craft in our efforts towards reconciliation and positive change.

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