After the Second World War, interest in embroidery declined across Europe and the United States. In response, entrepreneurs began seeking new revenue streams. One such "stream" was West Africa.

Links to media mentioned in the episode:

STOFF - Ein Spitzengeschäft Film

⁠https://filminstitut.at/filme/stoff-ein-spitzengeschaeft⁠

Forget Me Not Book by Stephanie Baechler

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