Understanding the identity of the "Crochet Woman"
- Crochet is the process of creating fabric from yarn(fibre thread) using a Crochet Hook
- It is the pulling of loops through one another in which the yarn constructs the fabric
- Unlike kniting, one loop is active at a single time and a crochet hook is used instead of knitting needles
- A Crochet Woman may be referred to as a paid labourer to create blankets and clothes as well as a less costly substitute from other forms of lace
- Crochet was popular in Europe during the 1800's
- In modern practice, Crochet primarily became a homemakers art in the late 1960's and 1970's
- Crochet underwent a subsequent decline in popularity occured until the 21st century where a revival of interest in handcrafts and DIY.
Understanding the identity of "Riga"
- Riga-capital of Latvia
- The largest city in the Baltic States
- The Historic Centre of Riga has been declared UNESCO World Heritage Site
- The city is particularly notable for its extensive Art Neveau Architecture
- Riga is located on the ancient settlement of an ancient Finnic tribe called Livonians, at the junction of the Daugava and the Riga River-which is where the name Riga originated
- An ancient german trading post situated on the site in 1158
- In this time Riga served as a gateway to trade with the Baltic tribes and with Russia
- In early 1500's Riga became the object of foreign military, political, religious and economic aspirations
- From 1561-1581, Riga had the status of a free Imperial City
- Withstood a seige from Russia in 1656-1658
- By 1990 it was the third largest city in Russia
- Declared its independance in 1918
- Record temperatures ranging from -34 degrees to 36 degrees
