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Veronica Main
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Veronica Main
Straw Hat Plaits There are hundreds of plait patterns made from many types of straw. These plaits are used to make hats and are plaited in a specific way to suit their purpose.
Veronica Main
Bögli  and Flader Ring
These braids made from 2-ply straw threads and split rye straw were used to decorate hats in the 1800s and early 20th century. They are typical products of the Swiss hat materials industry.
Veronica Main
Making Bögli: To make Bögli you need very simple tools and can produce long lengths very quickly. Pictures are from my book,
Swiss Straw Work Techniques of a Fashion Industry.
Veronica Main ISBN 0-9541795-0-1
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