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A History of Caribbean Style with Lauren Baccus
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Traditional or folk style and dress in the Caribbean has a long, intricate history that differs across the region. Speaking with textile researcher Lauren Baccus, we discuss folk style's early origins and its complicated evolution as a staple of cultural celebrations today. Let us know your thoughts via the Voicemail feature on our website!
Lauren Baccus is a textile artist and researcher whose work centers around the construct and deconstruction of Caribbean identity through costume, textile and dress. She is strongly influenced by masquerade, the region’s legacy of resistance through clothing, and the universality of play through dress. Her most recent project, Salt and Aloes, is an archive of Caribbean material culture over the past century.
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Produced by Breadfruit Media
82 episodes
Manage episode 289966052 series 2856972
Traditional or folk style and dress in the Caribbean has a long, intricate history that differs across the region. Speaking with textile researcher Lauren Baccus, we discuss folk style's early origins and its complicated evolution as a staple of cultural celebrations today. Let us know your thoughts via the Voicemail feature on our website!
Lauren Baccus is a textile artist and researcher whose work centers around the construct and deconstruction of Caribbean identity through costume, textile and dress. She is strongly influenced by masquerade, the region’s legacy of resistance through clothing, and the universality of play through dress. Her most recent project, Salt and Aloes, is an archive of Caribbean material culture over the past century.
Connect with Strictly Facts - Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Youtube
Looking to read more about the topics covered in this episode? Subscribe to the newsletter at www.strictlyfactspod.com to get the Strictly Facts Syllabus to your email!
Want to Support Strictly Facts?
- Rate the Show
- Leave a review on your favorite podcast platform
- Share this episode with someone who loves Caribbean history and culture
- Send us a DM or voice note to have your thoughts featured on an upcoming episode
- Share the episode on social media and tag us
- Donate to help us continue empowering listeners with Caribbean history and education
Produced by Breadfruit Media
82 episodes
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