Visiting my Gran in Switzerland is the real Swiss deal. It's hard to explain but somehow it's rustic, kitsch, crafty and bad taste. I don't mean it in a bad way but it's what typical Swiss things are about: function, precision, honesty, quality and not necessarily 'good, stylish' taste. My Gran is going to be 90 soon and I have to say she's a real trooper from that generation of Swiss workingclass, strong, hardworking and knowledgeable.
She's always kept herself busy with 'basteln' crafty things: pressing flowers and leaves, crochet, knitting, sewing, cooking, preserving etc...
She's always kept herself busy with 'basteln' crafty things: pressing flowers and leaves, crochet, knitting, sewing, cooking, preserving etc...
She lives in an old age home and it's a lonely place.Whilst visiting her this summer, she encouraged her friend to show me her crocheted pieces and this lovely old lady gave away her amazing Pfaff sewing machine to my Gran which she in return gave me!...I'm so happy and honoured,as it is in lovely condition.Here are some impressions.
(painting by my Aunt
all photos by me)
