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55 explaining the technique of straw mosaic are known. 9 It is also unknown how the founders managed to become such successful producers of straw mosaics and how they maintained such widespread international trade relations. Hence, gaining knowledge of that forgotten craftsmanship is not only exciting in an art historical context, but also fundamental for the conservation and restoration of strawmosaics as historical artefacts. tabea.vietzke[at ]gmail.com 9 e.g. A. Veroli: Der italienische Strohhutfabrikant. 1832 Top: Detail of a key holder decorated with straw mosaic. Bottom: Two boxes decorated with straw mosaic, inscribed ‘Viva España’ and ‘Souvenir de Cannes’. Objects from a private collection. Both images © Tabea Vietzke.