Weaving a Valais “Tschiffra”

Description

The Valais Tschiffra: is it a backpack, a work of art or more? In this workshop you’ll learn about the history and purpose of the traditional wicker back carrier. Course instructor Edelbert Mattig will demonstrate the technique, so that even beginners can weave their own Tschiffra. And naturally you can take the work of art home with you as a souvenir after the course. 

As a reward for your hard work, light refreshments will be served – after all, this is also an important part of Valais culture.

Note: this workshop is just hold in German.

Dates: on Tuesdays, other weekdays on request

Meeting point: 10:00 h at the entrance to Betten Dorf cable car station 

Guide: Edelbert Mattig 

Information:  Edelbert Mattig | edel@bluewin.ch | +41 79 446 26 51 

Included services:

  • history of and introduction to Tschiffra weaving

  • cost of materials

  • your own Tschiffra to take home

  • light refreshments

The Valais Tschiffra: is it a backpack, a work of art or more? In this workshop you’ll learn about the history and purpose of the traditional wicker back carrier. Course instructor Edelbert Mattig will demonstrate the technique, so that even beginners can weave their own Tschiffra. And naturally you can take the work of art home with you as a souvenir after the course. 

As a reward for your hard work, light refreshments will be served – after all, this is also an important part of Valais culture.

Note: this workshop is just hold in German.

Dates: on Tuesdays, other weekdays on request

Meeting point: 10:00 h at the entrance to Betten Dorf cable car station 

Guide: Edelbert Mattig 

Information:  Edelbert Mattig | edel@bluewin.ch | +41 79 446 26 51 

Included services:

  • history of and introduction to Tschiffra weaving

  • cost of materials

  • your own Tschiffra to take home

  • light refreshments

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