Modern examples of Stone Age plaiting techniques. Photo: Dorothee Olthof.Plant fibres are the oldest textile materials in human history. They have been in use for millennia before the first woolly sheep appeared on the scene. From the Stone Age, fine wickerwork, ropes, mats and even headgear and shoes are known, made of lime bark, nettle, willow bark, grasses and rushes.
During the workshop we are introduced to these prehistoric plaiting materials and techniques. The participants do not need to bring anything except a good dose of patience.
This workshop is given by Dorothee Olthof, an expert in the field of archaeological textiles and the reconstruction of pre-industrial clothing.
Example of plaiting technique from the Stone Age. Photograph: Dorothee Olthof.Date: Wednesday 11 June 2025. Time: 10.00 - 13.00 pm. Location: TRC Leiden, Hogewoerd 164, 2351 HW Leiden, The Netherlands. Instructor: Dorothee Olthof. Language: Dutch. Costs: 40 euros (to be paid at the start of the meeting). Equipment / coffee / tea are provided. Please register in advance: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
