The Karen Weaving Tradition Migrates to Saint Paul

Backstrap weaving is a long-standing tradition among Karen women. About 80,000 Karen — refugees escaping from persecution by the Maynmar government, have settled in the US, with over 12,000 in the Twin Cities alone. They brought with them the most precious of their weaving tools and have established a Karen Weaving Circle in St. Paul […]

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