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Many Hands: The Feel of Colonialism. Poetry vs Colonialism Workshop (Being Human 2020)

Saturday 14th November, 2020

3-6pm, Online

Working with poets and historians, weavers and dancers, this event unravels the histories of weavers in Bengal and their treatment under British rule.

Learn about the complex interwoven Bengali and UK histories of craft and manufacture from Dr Lipi Begum from the London College of Fashion. Try your hand at some weaving and experience first hand the techniques and technologies.

This event is part of the series ‘Poetry Verses Colonialism’ which is part of Being Human Festival 2020.

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