Best Basketry Podcasts (2024)

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Steal This ✿ Melissa Cameron confesses to her role in a lawless jewellery gang 34:51

4M ago34:51

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Kevin Murray interviews one of the key instigators in Melbourne's street jewellery scene, Melissa Cameron. How did Part B evolve? What does the name mean? What were its other projects? What is its enduring influence? For more details and images, see https://garlandmag.com/loop/steal-this/.

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Pamela Hall on the Encyclopedia of Local Knowledge 49:36

7M ago49:36

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Pam Hall has extended her practice as an artist in Newfoundland to create an Encyclopedia of Local Knowledge. The three chapters written so far feature the living crafts of Northern Penninsula and Bonn Bay, Fargo and Change Islands and Miawpukek Middle River. We invited Pam to share the story of his epic project. Read more: https://garlandmag.com/l…

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Urmila Mohan on the Jugaad Project 27:02

7M ago27:02

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Urmila Mohan is an anthropologist who established the Jugaad Project, an open platform for publishing articles on material culture. Here are some of the topics covered in our conversation: The meaning of jugaad as everyday innovation The need for an open global platform to share articles in material culture How published articles benefit their subj…

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The Mashrabiya Project at the Museum of Art and Wood 33:18

10M ago33:18

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We speak with Jennifer-Navva Milliken, director of the Museum of Art and Wood about a fascinating project inspired by the iconic lattice wooden screen of the Islamic world.

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Lavina Baldota on Sutr Santati 19:04

1y ago19:04

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We speak with the curator of the magnificent exhibition Sutr Santati, in celebration of the 75th anniversary of Indian independence. This exhibition consists of 100 textile works representing an impressive range of techniques including Kutch embroidery, patola, brocades, sequin work, applique, block printing, silk tapestry and ikat.…

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Biopolymer fibre in basketry: An interview with Paula Camiña about Co-Obradoiro Galego 21:51

1y ago21:51

21:51

Co-Obradoiro Galego is a collaborative project by three basketmakers and designer Paula Camiña, looking at biotechniques to help regenerate and revive Galician craft heritage. We speak with Paula about the origins of this project and how it stems from her own roots in the region. We learn about the impact of foresty monoculture and its impact on ba…

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Hand makes hand: Hanne Brøbech Sønnichsen on Danish craft education 29:08

1y ago29:08

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Hanne Brøbech Sønnichsen is the chairperson of Danish Crafts and Design. For the organisation's Formkraft publication, she recently wrote Greasy Fingers and Practical Research Help Craft Out of the Display Case which reflect on the student revolt against the lack of technical education in their craft program. "That the students see themselves more …

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1 square metre of linen: Life begins where the Internet ends 45:58

1+ y ago45:58

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We speak with Hillevi Skoglund about a Swedish project involving thousands of participants who each plant and process a plot of linen. See our website for more information.

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17. CHRISTMAS TREES. Did you know that they have a surprising range of uses? How do people use them as food and medicine? And what has turpentine got to do with Christmas trees? 29:16

1+ y ago29:16

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When you think of plants that are associated with Christmas, what do you think of first? For most people it’s the Christmas Tree that probably comes to mind.The tradition of Christmas Trees probably began with the ancient Romans. They had an annual feast called Saturnalia, which they celebrated in December. They would bring evergreen trees into the…

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16. Part 2 MONETIZING YOUR CRAFTSTEADING HOBBIES. Where can you sell your Craftsteading products and skills online? What about packaging supplies and freight shipping calculators? 10:57

1+ y ago10:57

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You can sell handmade products online with very little expense in at least 5 ways:* your own store built with a platform such as Shopify, Squarespace, Wix, BigCommerce, Weebly, Ecwid or Shift4Shop.* your own WordPress website with Paypal buttons or the Woo Commerce plugin* third-party marketplaces like Amazon and eBay*social media sites like Instag…

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Patrick Webb ✿ A generous coat of craft thinking 41:47

1+ y ago41:47

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Our current issue, titled Know How: The Grammar of Making, features an article by Patrick Webb, titled Maker Mythologies Classical Origin Stories for the Crafts, which is a fascinating overview of the key role played by craft in the ancient understanding of the world as a divine creation. This is a taste of the rich offerings from his blog called R…

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15. Part 1 MONETIZING YOUR CRAFTSTEADING HOBBIES. What products or skills can Craftsteaders sell? Where can you sell them in the real world? And how do you set your prices? 10:39

2y ago10:39

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Whether you’ve grown your own gourds and decorated them, grown your own broomcorn and made artisan brooms, grown your own Jobs Tears and made botanical jewellery, grown your own willow or bamboo and made baskets, grown your own wax myrtles and made fragrant candles, or simply grown your own Craftsteading materials ready for others to use in their c…

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Neke Moa ✿ How to make deities for everyday use 39:32

2y ago39:32

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We interview Neke Moa to learn about being a custodian of pounamu and how she uses it to connect with atua as guiding spirits. More info: https://garlandmag.com/loop/neke-moa-deities/

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14. NETTLES - YOU WON’T BELIEVE THEIR USES! From food and medicine to cosmetics, paper, cordage, textiles, dyes, fertilizer and insecticide! 13:10

2y ago13:10

13:10

The humble and underrated stinging-nettle (Urtica dioica) has some amazing secrets. From food and medicine to cosmetics, paper, cordage, textiles for clothing and household linen, dyes, fertilizer and insecticide, nettles have a wide range of uses.I'll tell you how to make nettle tea, nettle cordage, nettle paper and more. More than just a weed, ne…

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13. LEMON - YOU WON'T BELIEVE ITS USES! It’s a common fruit but it has a wide range of uses other than as a decoration for a cocktail or a garnish for seafood dish! 8:14

2y ago8:14

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This episode is about lemons, Citrus limon. I’ve chosen lemons because it’s pretty likely that most listeners will have access either to lemons the fruit, or a lemon tree, or both.You can eat the pith, juice, rind and even the flowers of the lemon. Lemons are popular as food and drink but they also have medicinal properties. They can be used as an …

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12. PLANTS USED FOR LIGHTING. Many plants you can grow in your garden produce a wax or an oil that can be used as lighting fuel or candle wicks. 14:32

2y ago14:32

14:32

Plant Oils, Waxes and Wicks for Alternative Lighting:Many plants you can grow in your garden can be used to provide lighting. Some of these plants produce a wax or an oil that can be made into candles, some yield an oil that can be burnt to produce a bright flame, and others can be used as wicks for candles or lamps.SHOW NOTESOil rich plants you ca…

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Glenn Adamson on Material Intelligence and the scientific turn in crafts 35:48

2y ago35:48

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Glenn Adamson speaks about the new publication project, Material Intelligence. He reflects on how this project evolved from his return to the Chipstone Foundation in Milwaukee. Adamson describes the need in craft writing to keep in mind the publication as an object, in this case, a PDF which will become a book. In terms of readership, he aims to en…

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Jesse Adams Stein - Do we still need to make things? 31:42

2y ago31:42

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We speak with Jesse Adams Stein, the author of Industrial Craft in Australia: Oral Histories of Creativity & Survival (Palgrave Macmillan 2021) For more information, see our post: https://garlandmag.com/loop/jesse-adams-stein/

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11. HOW TO USE NATURE’S COLORS. How to find, preserve and enhance nature’s extraordinary colors when you make stuff out of plants. 20:02

2y ago20:02

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How to find, preserve and enhance nature’s colors when you make stuff out of plants. How can you make multi colored cordage? Can you stop the colored patterns on gourds from disappearing when you dry them? How can you preserve the beautiful emerald green of freshly cut bamboo? And if you can't preserve it, can you replace it? How can you weave will…

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10. HOW TO HEAR COLORS IN A PODCAST. How can colors be experienced through a podcast? Listen to our home-made sounds and find out if you can hear colors. 13:11

2y ago13:11

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Can colors be experienced through a podcast?It’s great listening to podcasts and radio and audio-books because you can use your imagination to visualize everything. One small drawback, however, is that it’s hard to evoke colors with sound. And colors are a joyful part of Craftsteading. People with sound-color synaesthesia see colors when they're li…

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9. BASIC BASKETRY TOOL SET, AND WEAVING YOUR OWN TRAY (Basketry Pt 3 of 3) 13:12

2+ y ago13:12

13:12

What’s in the cheapskate’s basic basketry tool kit? What is a tension tray and why is it tense? And how can you make your own beautiful Catalan tray from foraged materials? All this and more!If you’re new to basketry you don’t have to outlay a lot of money for tools. You can buy tools online or you can use common household and workshop tools as sub…

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Masters of Craft - five years later 40:30

2+ y ago40:30

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We interview Richard Ocejo, author of Masters of Craft: New Jobs in the Old Economy (2017). This intriguing book described a trend among white middle-class men in taking on manual trades. These included bartender, barber, butcher and distiller. We explore how this differentiates from the hipster figure as an ironic consumer and the complications of…

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8. BASKETRY METHODS AND BASKET NAMES (Basketry Pt 2 of 3) What different methods can you use to make baskets? What does randing, waling and scarfing mean? What on earth is a creel, a trug or a tattie 11:11

2+ y ago11:11

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Over thousands of years people have developed numerous different basket making styles and methods, in addition to the many colourfully named traditional styles and designs of the baskets themselves. There are 5 main basketry methods: Coiled basketry, Plaiting basketry, Twining basketry, Wicker basketry, and Splint basketry. But what does randing, w…

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Applied Theatre, Older Adults & Shame Resilience With Georgia Bowers (17-03-2022) 33:39

2+ y ago33:39

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Georgia Bowers is an applied theatre practitioner, researcher and academic currently undertaking her PhD at the University of Portsmouth and her research is interested in learning about how theatre can be used to disrupt the established narratives around ageing, and the impact this may have on participants. Georgia speaks about the ways that applie…

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7. PLANTS USED FOR BASKETRY (Basketry Pt 1 of 3) Grow your own basket-making materials or forage for them. The list of basketry plants is much longer than you’d have thought! 14:55

2+ y ago14:55

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The ancient rhythms of basket weaving are so therapeutically satisfying and peaceful, you’ll want to have basket-making as your new relaxing hobby. And you end up with beautiful, useful creations to show off to your friends. Baskets can be made from a variety of fibrous or pliable materials—anything that will bend to form a shape. Plants for a Futu…

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Creative Writing, Meditation and Wellbeing, with Rajeshree Sisodia (31-01-2022) 47:11

2+ y ago47:11

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In this episode, Hannah talks to Rajeshree Sisodia about Creative Writing for Therapeutic Purposes, and Vedic Meditation, and how Rajeshree brings these two practices together. Midway through the episode Rajeshree leads listeners through a 20 minute guided therapeutic writing activity, exploring inner landscapes and feelings of belonging. The episo…

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6. DYE PLANTS: Grow dye plants in your own garden, to dye textiles in a rainbow of beautiful natural colours. 16:45

2+ y ago16:45

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Cornerstone dye plantsThroughout history the plants that produce the best dyes include indigo, madder, woad, weld, turmeric, saffron, noni, and henna. I’m growing many of these cornerstone dye plants in my garden, and depending on your climate, you might be able to grow them too. I'll tell you about these wonderful dye plants and some of the dyeing…

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Trailer 1:33

2+ y ago1:33

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Welcome to Taana Baana by Asian Paints Royale Play! This 8 part limited series podcast brings to you the stories of 8 crafts from India's rich heritage of handicrafts. We invite you to join us on this wonderful journey to explore the ingenuity of the artisans and the diversity of crafts in India. You can bring home the beauty of these beautiful art…

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Episode 1: Palm Weave 13:26

2+ y ago13:26

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From Goa to Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu, the craft of palm weave has been a part of our life for centuries. This simple yet beautiful craft not only has made its impact on the culture of India, but also has its presence in history - from the days of Mahabharata. The elegant chevron pattern of Palm Weave is a symbol of minimalism and simp…

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Episode 2: Charpai 11:36

2+ y ago11:36

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From Ibn Batuta to less traveled souls like us, we all have experienced Khat in some form! You may have seen it at Dhabas and enjoyed a meal on it, or played a game of cards or chess on it, or laid back on it gazing at a sky full of stars. In this episode, we explore the beauty and simplicity of Khat, also known as charpai, khatiya, manjee and maan…

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Episode 3: Bandhej 14:34

2+ y ago14:34

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The art of tying and dyeing fabrics known as Bandhej has a prominent existence in the cultural history of India. In this episode, we take the journey to the surreal white sand desert of Kutch to know more about this beautiful art form. You can bring home the beauty of Gujrat & Rajasthan, and the vibrance of Bandhej, as a texture on your wall, in a …

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Episode 4: Ikat 9:36

2+ y ago9:36

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From the Asia Pacific region to the Middle East and from Europe to Latin America and West Africa, Ikat is a form of patterning that brings together nearly the entire world. Records of Ikat are found in the 6th Century Ajanta and Ellora frescoes. Typically characterized by the slight blurriness of its designs, the process of tying and dyeing yarns i…

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Episode 5: Basket 12:12

2+ y ago12:12

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The art of weaving baskets in India is as ancient as pottery. In this episode we travel to Kashmir to know the history and significance of Basket weaving. Apart from Kashmir, wickerwork is also practiced in several other states in India. We explore how this art form has become an integral part of the daily life of Indians across its geography. You …

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Episode 6: Tussar 11:38

2+ y ago11:38

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For more than 4000 years, the splendor of silk has been a quintessential part of every joyous occasion in India. Its inherent sheen and elegance grace every occasion in alluring colours, from weddings and festivals to all of life’s little celebrations. In this episode, we take on the journey to know more about Tussar - one of the four varieties of …

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Episode 7: Madras Checks 12:44

2+ y ago12:44

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Madras Checks created a unique place for itself, in different cultures across the world since the 15th century. The fabric and its popularity reached every corner of the world. And in some regions it still remains an integral part of the culture, to this day. A fabric that became a symbol for status for people across cultures has stories to share. …

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Episode 8: Pompom 8:42

2+ y ago8:42

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Apart from winter wear in India, you may have also seen colourful little pom poms adorning trucks and even dangling from knit straps on camels. The stories of their origin go to the era of the Vikings. The cute and adorable smushes of fur, feathers, ribbon, or wool known as Pompoms have been used across the world. You can bring home the joy and the…

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5. LAVENDER - Learn more about one of the world's favourite plants. It's fragrant, edible, medicinal and can be used in many ways you might not have thought of! 6:18

2+ y ago6:18

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In this episode I speak to gardening expert Kurt, of Berryman Gardens, about lavender. Sweet-scented lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), also called English Lavender or True Lavender, is one of the world's most beloved plants. IN your garden, it attracts bees and other beneficial insects. It also makes a lovely hedge. The leaves, petals and flowerin…

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The spirit of Mingei in MUJI and manga 38:47

2+ y ago38:47

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Yuko Kikuchi, Professor of Craft History at Kanazawa College of Art, shares her professional journey beginning with the Beat Generation in California. Moving to England, she was introduced to the Arts and Crafts Movement, through which she re-discovered the Mingei folk craft movement of her home country, Japan. She reflects on the Western critic of…

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4. NATURAL DYES The three sources of natural dyes, the accidental discovery of manufactured dyes, and the strange stories of Carmine and Tyrian Purple. 18:31

2+ y ago18:31

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Beautiful dyes have been obtained from plants throughout human history. You can grow your own dye plants or use a wide range of other plants as a source of dye.Archaeologists have found evidence of textile dyeing dating back to the Neolithic period. In China, dyeing with plants, barks and insects has been traced back more than 5,000 years.Natural d…

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3. BOTANICAL JEWELLERY: The traditional craft of making necklaces, bracelets etc. out of seeds and other plant materials. 20:04

2+ y ago20:04

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For as long as human beings have walked the earth people have decorated themselves with jewellery. The earliest was made from natural materials such as shells, bamboo, bone, tusks, claws, teeth, wood, coral, gemstones, pearls, the fossilized resin we call amber, and seeds. I’ll explain how to make your own botanical jewellery, and even how to grow …

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2. CORDAGE: how to make string, twine and rope out of natural plant fibres growing in your garden. 8:57

2+ y ago8:57

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Plants for cordage You can make useful string and twine and rope out of plant fibres. The term cordage encompasses everything from fine string to cords to thicker ropes. All of these things begin with strands of fibre twisted or braided together in a way that gives them strength and length. You can start by making thin string, then twist lengths of…

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1. GOURDS: growing, drying, carving, cutting and decorating gourds to make useful containers and more. 6:51

2+ y ago6:51

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Grow your own gourds and use them to make and decorate handy household containers, bowls, bird houses, soup ladles, dippers, scoops, musical instruments, table décor or even tiny earrings. A gourd is the hard-shelled fruit of any of various plants, in the botanical family Cucurbitaceae. If you want to grow your own gourds you can buy seeds online. …

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CRAFTSTEADING INTRO 2:40

2+ y ago2:40

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101 ways to save money, get happy, relax and find your creativity by making stuff out of plants you grow, forage or buy. And even monetise your hobbies! Craftsteading is about self-sufficiency and handcrafts and gardening.It’s about prepping for the apocalypse or relaxing with therapeutic mindful handcrafts.Are you looking for something engrossing …

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The Craftsteading Podcast 0:59

2+ y ago0:59

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Use plants to make anything!

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Hamza El Fasiki ✿ Lockdown reveals the enduring crafts of Morocco 43:12

3y ago43:12

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Hamza El Fasiki is a geometer, brass smith, bookbinder, Andalusian Oud musician, and founder of a Morocco arts studio. He offers an important perspective as a young person who has embraced the world of Moroccan traditional crafts. This gives him particular insight into the differences between modern and traditional worlds. Read more here.…

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Kaamya Sharma ✿ A salutary lesson for us craft snobs 34:10

3y ago34:10

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Kaamya Sharma is an academic who has recently turned knowledge worker for the crafts. We speak to her at home in Madurai, after leaving a secure position at the Institute of Technology, Jodhpur, and embracing an independent practice building technologies for artisans. Kaamya is a talented writer and deep thinker who is able to see both sides of the…

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Malika Verma on the Śilpa series 34:08

3y ago34:08

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We talk to Malika Verma about the origins of Border&Fall and the values that underpin the Śilpa series profiling Indian artisans. See Kanta Kadse ✿ Khajur ki pattiyo

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Anna Battista, the woman behind Irenebrination 40:13

3+ y ago40:13

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In our series of interviews with key figures of the craft world, we talk to Anna Battista, an Italian writer whose Irenebrination has published nearly 3,000 stories of the world through an intelligent fashion lens. We learn what sustains such as committed independent voice. Anna Battista is a writer, freelance journalist and independent scholar. He…

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Ache Magazine with Kirstie Millar and Katrina Millar - 01-04-2021 39:06

3+ y ago39:06

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This episode is a conversation between AHSW General Manager Hannah, Katrina Millar and Kirstie Millar, the creators of Ache magazine. Ache is an intersectional feminist publisher exploring illness, health, bodies and pain. The discussion explores the ways writing can be used as a vehicle for opening up irrational, subversive narratives about bodies…

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Basketry, Horticulture And Care, With Jakki Weaden (09-02-21) 41:14

3+ y ago41:14

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In this episode, Hannah Mumby (AHSW General Manager) is joined by Jakki Weaden, a former nurse from Bristol who talks about her journey from working in nursing to now building a creative vocation in basketry-making. They share a conversation about the parallels between basketry, wound care, and horticulture; the metaphors associated with care and w…

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