Taiwan’s aboriginal weavers participate in London Craft Week
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From May 11-12, Taiwanese weavers Shu-li Lin and Hsiu-yu Chen will present a series of workshops and demonstrations at the British Library about the ancient textile weaving traditions of the Atayal aboriginal people of Taiwan. The events will take place from 11 to 16:30 as part of London Craft Week. For more information, please see the London Craft Week event page.
The Atayal people are known for their ancient textile weaving traditions. Shu-li Lin studied the Atayal tradition of dyeing and weaving from the elders of her community. Combining Atayal weaving techniques with the colours, textures, and practices of modern design, Lin’s work balances tradition with environmental protection and sustainability. Hsiu-yu Chen started weaving 12 years ago to connect with her own heritage.
