The seniors also weave or crochet handles to make them easy to carry. No skills are needed to participate, and people of all abilities are welcome to stop by and prepare the Plarn and mats.

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The plarn then is used to weave the carpets, the release said. Each 3-by-6-foot carpet takes 500 to 700 bags to complete, and more than 50 hours to assemble, according to the release.