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Simmans, Sookans and Straw Backed Chairs
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A detailed introduction to Orkney's ancient straw crafts - from the humble caisie and cubbie, to the best-known example, the Orkney Chair.
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By Janette A. Park
A detailed introduction to Orkney's ancient straw crafts - from the humble caisie and cubbie, to the best-known example, the Orkney Chair.
Janette Park, the curator of social history with Orkney Heritage, outlines the many different aspects of strawcraft in the county, explaining their development, creation and use.
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