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Old wool spinning mill

Katrin Kapplusch in the old wool spinning mill
Katrin Kapplusch in the old wool spinning mill

Story about the old wool spinning mill in Lengenfeld and its revival for BRIGITTE 1/25

“Such a jewel, it can't be allowed to fall into disrepair”
Katrin Kapplusch is an opera singer, but then she heard about an old wool spinning mill in Saxony and decided to revive it. Now she is broke and happy.

Text: »So ein Juwel, das darf doch nicht verkommen« by Meike Dinklage

Picture Editor: Bettina Andersen
Philipp Bley, textile master craftsman, is enthusiastic about the old machines. Here he works on the Selfaktor.
Philipp Bley, textile master craftsman, is enthusiastic about the old machines. Here he works on the Selfaktor.
Washed wool to be processed in the wool spinning mill
Washed wool to be processed in the wool spinning mill
During the breaks, we all eat together and chat
During the breaks, we all eat together and chat
The old gears are oiled again and work like they used to
The old gears are oiled again and work like they used to
The company has already survived some political changes
The company has already survived some political changes
Katrin Kapplusch in her stage outfits when performing operas
Katrin Kapplusch in her stage outfits when performing operas
The goats are waiting to be milked in the barn
The goats are waiting to be milked in the barn
The goat's milk is later processed into cheese
The goat's milk is later processed into cheese
Hills behind the house of Katrin Kapplusch
Hills behind the house of Katrin Kapplusch