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title: "Weaving a Valais «Tschiffra»"
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description: "The Valais&nbsp;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&nbsp;Tschiffra. And naturally you can take the work of art home with you as a souvenir after the course.&nbsp;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.Registration: By phone or email; see contact."
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Weaving a Valais «Tschiffra»
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- Customs
- Handicraft
- Course
- 1 Hour 30 Minutes
- from CHF 20.00 p.P.

Tschffra (Rückenkorb) flechten in Betten Dorf, Aletsch Arena

Tschffra (Rückenkorb) flechten in Betten Dorf, Aletsch Arena

Tschffra (Rückenkorb) flechten in Betten Dorf, Aletsch Arena

Tschffra (Rückenkorb) flechten in Betten Dorf, Aletsch Arena

Tschffra (Rückenkorb) flechten in Betten Dorf, Aletsch Arena

Tschffra (Rückenkorb) flechten in Betten Dorf, Aletsch Arena

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.**

**Registration: B**y phone or email; see contact.

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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

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Price info

Price adult: CHF 20.00

Price child: CHF 20.00

**20 CHF** including 1 glass of wine/mineral water 

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Foreign languages

German

Participation info

Minimum participants: 2

Maximum participants: 6

Advance registration deadline in days: 1

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Suitability

- For any weather
- Children 10+

Directions &amp; Parking facilities

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

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Tip

For groups, this package can be booked with raclette.

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Contact person

Edelbert Mattig3991 Betten Dorf

License (master data)

Dates
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Venue / Meeting point

Vor der Kirche

3991 Betten Dorf