“Diversity and unity” in the synagogue
Since saturday the exhibition "diversity and unity" is on display in the kronach synagogue to see. The kronach patchwork and quilting group once again shows off its textile treasures.
For 17 years, the kronach patchwork and quilting group has been fronting their wonderful hobby with monthly meetings at the evangelisches gemeindehaus (protestant parish hall). The creative ladies have already opened their "treasure chest" three times of textile treasures, to present them at exhibitions to a broad public. Since the last exhibition in 2015, the group has again been very busy and a series of impressive one-of-a-kind pieces has been created. A selection of these will be available by 14. July on view at the kronach synagogue. Some of the "goodies" shown from fabric this time also contain non-textile material. At least ten different textile techniques are used in the others. That’s why the exhibition’s motto is "diversity and unity".
It was opened by brigitte gesell, who was pleased with the great response. In her introduction, she spoke about the origins of patchwork and quilting, which began in 19th century america. Century. Already at that time people liked to practice this folk art in community. "The community inspires creativity, and so a variety of patterns emerged, each with a specific name", explained gesell. In 2002 she finally founded the kronach patchwork and quilting group..
