Traders -
 

The African Fabric Shop
Bryn Pratt-Boyden - Kawandi

Fabazaar

Janice Gunner
Japan Crafts
Khayamiya

Susan Briscoe Designs

Textile Traders
Vanata Textiles

Talks -

11am - Bog Fashion – Recreating Bronze and Iron Age Clothes - Nicole DeRushie

Author of the recently published 'Bog Fashion', Nicole has studied these amazing textiles of the Bronze and Iron Ages from archeological finds, and will be sharing her knowledge with you today. Explore the impressive skills behind these garments and find an appreciation for the many ways these clothes still speak to us today. There will also be an exhibition of garments recreated for the book, and a chance to buy a signed copy.

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2pm - Kawandi: quilts of the Siddi people of western India and southern Pakistan - Bryn Pratt-Boyden

The Siddis of western India and southern Pakistan are descendants of early African immigrants and of enslaved Africans brought to western India by the Portuguese and other groups from the sixteenth century onwards. Although the Siddis have adopted many Indian characteristics, there are still some cultural elements that are regarded as their own and of African origin. These include the making and use of patchwork quilts, known locally as kawandi, with stunning colourful, abstract designs, and a unique making method. Be inspired by the stitching of the Siddis.

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Please note: In order to reward our speakers, we charge a modest fee for our morning and afternoon talks. Each talk is £6, or buy both tickets at once for just £10! Tickets on the door.

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Plus: delicious onsite catering and refreshments all day

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Venue info

• Kings Sutton Millenium Memorial Hall, Astrop Road, Kings Sutton, OX17 2PG,

• Link to venue: https://kingssuttonhall.co.uk

• Disabled access

• Free parking

Rail info

• Station – Kings Sutton

• From London – 1 hour 30 minutes - 2 hours

• From Banbury – 20 minutes

• From Oxford - 40 - 50 minutes

• 0.6 mile walk from Kings Sutton station to venue

Road info

• Kings Sutton is about 15 - 20 minutes from the M40

• From Oxford - 50 minutes

• From Banbury - 20 minutes

• From Cherwell Valley Services (M40) – 16 minutes

Google Maps

• Link: Kings Sutton Millennium Memorial Hall