A colourful topper has appeared on a post box on Bangor High Street. The decorative nautical creation features a seagull, octopus, starfish and shells.
‘Yarn bombing’ is a type or street art that uses colourful displays of knitted or crocheted yarn or fibre rather than paint or chalk and has become increasingly popular in the UK since the Covid lockdowns.
The practice is believed to have originated in the U.S. with Texas knitters trying to find a creative way to use their leftover and unfinished knitting projects, but it has since spread worldwide.
‘Yarn bomber’ Rachel Williamson, who has decorated around 40 post boxes in the Rhyl area said: “I can’t get over the reaction I’ve had since I started making toppers at the beginning of lockdown.
“People have been very kind. I’ve got a few more going out over the next couple of months so keep your eyes peeled.” But she added “I can’t take the credit for the topper in Bangor.”
Although the creative person in Bangor isn’t known at this time, your work is appreciated and it’s made a real difference to the High Street!
