I just love Hong Kong! On day 3 we went to the beautiful Nan Lian Gardens to visit the last wooden temple in Hong Kong. There was also a wonderful exhibition on at the gardens of Guizhou Ethnic Baby Carrier Art. Just stunning! Girls would embroider these baby carriers for their future children learning these amazing skills from their elders at a tender age. The baby carriers are then used to carry their small children when they go to markets or visit friends.
After lunch we headed to Louise for the first class in book binding. We would finish the books the following week and so I will post a photo at a later date.
That evening we went to Therese Colemans' studio for a talk on antique textiles and to view her collection. Therese supplies mueums all over the world and the textiles she had to show us were fabulous!
On Day 4 we had a lovely morning with an American expat Emily who taught us how to make a Calla Lily using Chinese knots. It was a lovely relaxing class and great to come away with a finished article. The afternoon was free and so spent SHOPPING!
Day 5 began with a trip to the pearl markets which was an Aladins Cave of gems and precious stones as well as pearls! After our purchases we went to the home of Jamilla for a pearl stringing class. Another finished project and something to wear as well!
Back then to Shen Wa for a talk on weaving looms and of course more textiles!
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