Topics: textile arts

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Close-up of hands knitting wool yarn with wooden needles

What Is Knitting? A Beginner's Guide to the Art of Yarn

What is knitting, where did it come from, and how is it different from crochet and weaving? Here's a simple guide to the craft and what you need to get started.

salupata.com54 min readSep 23, 2026

A Sri Lankan artisan weaving traditional Beeralu lace with wooden bobbins

Beeralu Lace: Sri Lanka's Timeless Handmade Craft Tradition

Beeralu lace is one of Sri Lanka's most treasured handmade textile arts, celebrated for its intricate patterns, fine detailing, and generations of skilled...

salupata.com515 min readJul 5, 2026