The hat -making in Weimar: A handicrafts on the red list

The hat -making in Weimar: A handicrafts on the red list

Weimar, Deutschland - in Weimar, Claudia Köcher opens a window into the nostalgic world of hat mill with her business "The twin needles". Her dream of self -employment came true in 2018 after devoting herself to this rare craft via many detours, which is more and more forgotten these days. "Hutmacherei is a dying business," says Köcher, while offering her customers individually designed hats, all of whom are unique. The customers range from brides and elegant men to tourists looking for a special accessory. Despite the challenges - from the procurement of materials to a spatial tightness in their shop - quirks remains true to their passion. This is all the more remarkable, since the craft is on the so-called Red List on the basis of the lack of a master's degree and the decline to Hutmacher, such as mdr .

a guide to hat art

For everyone who wants to learn more about doing things, the book “Hat Couture” by Jessica Herber offers valuable insights. It comprises ten instructions for various hats that are suitable for both beginners and advanced. In addition to the practical step-by-step declarations, the most important materials and techniques are conveyed so that everyone can create the right accessory to the favorite outfit. The book is not only informative, but also a tribute to the elegance of Paris. Happy Hutmacher can implement their own creative ideas with this suggestion and thus support the endangered art of doing hatching, as it is described in The twin needles