The Australian Plaiters & Whipmakers Association’s Plaiting Championships are on again at the Glen Innes Showgrounds this weekend, on Saturday October 20, for all those who appreciate the beauty and intricacy of this traditional skill.
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The best in leather plaiting will be showcased in entries created especially for the championships, be it in the form of whips, belts, hat bands or dog leads. Organisers say Saturday’s event is also about promoting and preserving the craft of plaiting and whipmaking in Australia.
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Participants are travelling in from Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland with the hope that they may be awarded a prize through their plaiting efforts.
And there’ll be a competition where whips will be judged mostly on their effectiveness – how they crack, is there a recoil, how does it fall on the ground? Half the marks are for performance and half for craftsmanship.
From around 11am onwards is recommended as the best time for spectators to come and view the action.