Description
An illustrated talk on the general history of knitting belts, showing the straw and feather sheaths used before and how it is likely leather belts evolved. In this talk Janette will discuss the benefits of the belt and how they are used to allow walking and knitting. An description of what life was like in Shetland when each of these knitting supports were used and how they developed. Included in the talk are photos from the Shetland Museum and Archives Collection and belts from private collections.
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