Berets vs Beanies

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See also the Okaparinga Art Centre Exhibition Winter 2022

Compare the pair

The beret, made from felt in the French Bearn tradition,

used to be the choice of modern chic headwear in Australia.

The Beanie which is handmade from wool in several countries

of South East Asia is taking over with a flourish of colour in

the Australian winter.

L’un ou l’autre

Le béret , le couvre-chef en feutre dans la tradition du Béarn

était souvent le choix de chapeau de mode moderne en Australie.

Le beanie, qui est fait de laine et à la main dans plusieurs pays

d’ Asie du Sud Est a pris mode avec ampleur et couleur pendant

l’hiver Australien.

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I am a French-born Australian linguist who loves writing about multicultural experiences. Taught English in Zambia and Papua New Guinea, gained a Doctorate with UPNG. In Western Australia I worked with migrants and Indigenous communities in Kalgoorlie and Roebourne. In charge of Amnesty International WA, then moved to Adelaide. Short-listed by The Human Rights Commission for the Literature NF Award for the anthology I edited with the Multicultural Writers Association of Australia, I later published my memoir. Volunteered with the Writers Centre, became active with PEN.

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