Market Stall

YAWR and Charlie Hill

One of the groups decided to share the skills they had learnt during group sessions and the skills they already had at the Thursday Bazaar market. 30 - 35 members of the public stopped by to see what the group had made and to have a go at embroidery and basket coiling techniques. Comments from the public demonstrate how craft reconnects people with family and heritage and creates a re-appreciation of craft skills.

“That's what we use to put chapatis in.”

“Many used to do hand craft / embroidery but people don't take the time now, people are stuck on their phones.”

“My sister does this in Pakistan.”

“My family used to make these, I used to do embroidery as a kid, my mum taught me let me see if I still remember…(visitor has a go at chain stitch while on the stall).