My mother was a home economics teacher in Alberta, then later in Kelowna, BC.
In her later teaching years who was asked to teach traditional crafts, like knitting, crocheting, spinning and weaving - as they had become popular again.
She took on the challenge with great enthusiasm, taking courses to hone her skills - picking up samples of local crafts wherever she went.
Going through her things recently, I came across these two mats that must have been made - and sold - at Helen Keller House in Jerusalem in the 1960's or 70's. I wonder if it was a school for the blind or simply a place where they could learn to weave.
I haven't been able to find much information online.
The mats are so pretty that I'm going to start using them... after all these years.
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