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Asharq Al-Awsat
Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

Tuft Love: Young Chinese Weave Away Stress with Crafts

Tufting, as a newly-emerged arts and crafts activity, is quickly taking over traditional embroideries to become one of the favourite pastimes for young Chinese, fans say Jade GAO, Jade GAO AFP

Using a craft gun to shoot yarn through a fabric screen, Nora Peng puts the finishing touches on a rug in the shape of a corgi's bottom -- the perfect stress-relieving hobby for her frantic days.

She is one of a growing number taking up the handicraft "tufting" as the country's younger generations look for options away from the daily rat race, AFP said.

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