By Alesha Capone
Aung Kaw Sein is, quite literally, spinning a great yarn at the Wyndham Community and Education Centre.
Mr Sein and his wife, Chu La Htoo Sein, both Karen people from Burma, came to Australia more than five years ago and are keen to pass on their knowledge to the next generation.
The Sein’s often attend the community centre in Werribee where Mr Sein weaves traditional scarves on a loom and Mrs Sein twirls the tassels on the woven goods and sewing.
“I enjoy it everyday … when I’m at home it’s boring, and when I come here I can weave and I have friends I can talk to,” Mr Sein said.
As part of the Wyndham Learning Festival, the WCEC will host a Loom and Weaving Day on September 6, from 10am to 2pm.
Handmade products will be for sale.
Details: 9742 4013, www.wyndhamcec.org.au or email richardd@wyndhamcec.org.au
