The term ‘yarn bombing’ refers to a form of street art and is a form of graffiti that uses textiles, instead of paint. It is an alternative form of graffiti, as it tends to be non-permanent, non-destructive and easily removable.
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Each yarn bomb has a different meaning, with many of those Taunton reflecting events throughout the year.
The concept of yarnbombing, also known as wool bombing, urban knitting, guerrilla knitting or yarn storming, originates from the United States in the early 2000s.
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Nadeeka Yayasundera photographed some of the vibrant yarn bombs that appeared in Taunton throughout 2024, which range from impressive poppies, a crown, a floral sleeve for the ‘Wonky Bollard’, and a pumpkin for Halloween.
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