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The weaving house Betet Skara was originally created as a social integration program for political refugees.
In Southeast Turkey the Assyrian Christians practised the old craft of pit weaving. Within the Assyrian community the techniques and weaving patterns were passed on from generation to generation. It was their profession, their occupation, and their source of income. Due to the turbulent political climate many of the Assyrian Christians fled to the West. In Belgium they settled in Antwerp and Mechelen. It was difficult for them to find work and integrate in our society. Aldegonde Van Alsenoy, founder and coordinator, realized that weaving was about the only ‘professional qualification’ they have and had the idea of founding a weaving workshop. The... [more]
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