Weaving a Valais “Tschiffra”

Customs
Handicraft
1 Hour 30 Minutes
from CHF 20.00 p.P.

The Valais Tschiffra: is it a backpack, a work of art or more? In this workshop you’ll learn about the history and purpose of the traditional wicker back carrier. Course instructor Edelbert Mattig will demonstrate the technique, so that even beginners can weave their own Tschiffra. And naturally you can take the work of art home with you as a souvenir after the course. 

As a reward for your hard work, light refreshments will be served – after all, this is also an important part of Valais culture.

This workshop is just hold in German.

Dates: every Tuesday from beginning of May until end of October
Meeting point: 13:30 h in front of the church in Betten Dorf 
Guide: Edelbert Mattig 
Minimal age: 10 years
Registration: until 1 day in advance at 17:00 h | Edelbert Mattig | edel@bluewin.ch | +41 79 446 26 51 

Note: For groups, the offer can also be booked including raclette. Enquiry directly via Edelbert Mattig.

Good to know

Services

  • History and Introduction to "Tschiffra" Braiding
  • Material Costs
  • Your own “Tschiffra” to take home
  • A light snack, including a glass of wine or mineral water

Price info

Price adult: CHF 20.00

Price child: CHF 20.00

20 CHF including 1 glass of wine/mineral water 

Foreign Language

German

Participation info

Minimum participants: 2

Maximum participants: 6

Advance registration deadline in days: 1

Eligibility

  • für jedes Wetter

  • Kinder ab 10

Directions & Parking facilities

To get to Betten Dorf, take the small gondola cable car and get off at the middle station.

Tip

Contact person

Edelbert Mattig
3991 Betten Dorf

License (master data)

License: Attribution, NoDerivatives

Dates

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