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Quote by Phyllis George
Crafts make us feel rooted, give us a sense of belonging and conne

Crafts make us feel rooted, give us a sense of belonging and connect us with our history. Our ancestors used to create these crafts out of necessity, and now we do them for fun, to make money and to express ourselves. – Phyllis George

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