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In this resource we will explore how textiles can tell stories about individuals, groups, cultures and events in time.  \n“Cloth is a language through which a people can tell stories about themselves, their community, and their place in the universe.” Eric Mindling (2016) in Oaxaca Stories in Cloth  \nDiscussion point:  \nAre you familiar with any national, cultural or ethnic textiles or fabrics? Do you know anything about their significance? Do any textiles have particular significance to you and/or your cultural heritage?  \n© Alamy Stock Photo © Shutter stock  \nThroughout history there have been many examples of storytelling through textiles. Can you think of any examples?  \n1  \nLANGUAGE TASK  \nDescribe the scene below from the Bayeux Tapestry, which depicts men staring at Halley’s Comet and King Harold at Westminster.  \n© Alamy Stock Photo  \nHelp Box Read more about Halley’s Comet: Collisions with history | Science Museum  \n\n| English | German | Spanish | French |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| There is/are | Es gibt | Hay | Il y a |\n| People | Menchen | gente | des gens |\n| They are watching | sie beobachten | estan viendo | qui sont en train de regarder |\n| stars | Sterne | las estrellas | des étoiles |\n| comet | Komet | cometa | comète |\n| King | König | el Rey | le Roi |\n\n\n|  |\n| --- |\n|  |\n|  |\n\nPermission to Speak: The language that textiles speak  \n2  \nCREATIVE TASK  \nThroughout history, comet sightings have been considered symbols of hope, destruction and change. In the box below, sketch a modern-day depiction of a comet sighting. What event would be the context? Who and what would you include in the scene? When you have finished your sketch, write a description of it in French, German or Spanish.  \n|  |\n| --- |\n|  |\n|  |\n\nNow we will explore some examples of the stories that textiles tell around the Spanish-, Frenchand German-speaking world.  \nPermission to Speak: The language that textiles speak 3  \nTEXTILES THAT TELL STORIES ABOUT HOW WE VIEW THE WORLD AROUND US  \nJalq’a and Tarabuco textiles of Bolivia  \nYou may know that the main language in Bolivia is Spanish due to its colonial past, but by looking at this map of Indigenous peoples of Bolivia, we begin to appreciate the diversity of language and culture within the country.  \nNative or Indigenous Bolivians constitute over 36 ethnic groups, including Aymara and Quechua (the largest) .  \nThe Indigenous people of Bolivia have been subjected to centuries of exploitation, marginalisation and lack of representation.  \nIn recent decades, there has been a growth of political and social mobilisation to improve the conditions of Indigenous communities.  \nWhile Bolivia is internationally renowned for its beautiful textiles, the Jalq’a and Tarabuco textiles are considered some of the most stunning.  \nTarabuco and Jalq’a textiles are made in the region east of Sucre.  \n© Alamy Stock Photo  \nPermission to Speak: The language that textiles speak 4  \nQuechua-speaking Jalq’a artists depict stories that reveal insights into their cosmic worldview of society and aspects of Andean identity. Many weavers work on a traditional-style indigenous loom as pictured below.  \n© Alamy Stock Photo  \nThe examples of Jalq’a textiles below include depictions of khurus (wild animals), but others might depict mythical creatures. The weaving technique is highly skilled and it is used to reflector to absorb the light, which adds dimension, texture and depth to the work. According to some interpretations of the textiles, the choice of colours represents a world of chaos, darkness, death and fear, and the focus on animals, with the occasional appearance of a person, depicts humans as lost beings in an animal kingdom.  \nPermission to Speak: The language that textiles speak 5  \nTarabuco textiles are made from sheep’s wool that has been","cbCaigZYEk82WGCX","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaigZYEk82WGCX","pdf",5381775,14,"English","# LANGUAGE TASK\n## Describe the Bayeux Tapestry scene\n# CREATIVE TASK\n## Sketch a modern comet sighting and describe it in a target language\n# TEXTILES THAT TELL STORIES ABOUT HOW WE VIEW THE WORLD AROUND US\n## Jalq’a and Tarabuco textiles of Bolivia\n## LANGUAGE TASK: Use a spider diagram with vocabulary\n# RESEARCH TASK\n## Independence celebrations in other countries\n# TEXTILES THAT GIVE VOICE TO THE UNSPEAKABLE\n## Arpilleras of Chile","[{\"question\":\"What is the discussion focus on textiles and language in this resource?\",\"answer\":\"It asks learners to consider whether they know any national, cultural or ethnic textiles, their significance, and whether any textiles relate to their personal or cultural heritage.\"},{\"question\":\"How is Halley’s Comet used in the language task?\",\"answer\":\"The Bayeux Tapestry scene is used to prompt description of what is happening, supported by a note about Halley’s Comet and a vocabulary list in multiple languages.\"},{\"question\":\"What do Jalq’a and Tarabuco textiles represent in the resource?\",\"answer\":\"They are presented as sources of insight into Indigenous cosmic worldviews and aspects of Andean identity, depicting animals, mythical creatures, and natural landscapes, and reflecting skilled weaving techniques.\"}]","Permission to Speak - The language that textiles speak | PDF",1792473713,35]