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Thirteenth Generation Passamaquoddy Basket Weaver, Gabriel Frey, Shares His Process Of Crafting Black Ash Baskets
Thirteenth Generation Passamaquoddy Basket Weaver, Gabriel Frey, Shares His Process Of Crafting Black Ash Baskets
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Length:
67 minutes
Released:
Mar 9, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
The episode starts out with Gabriel Frey sharing his thoughts around Maine craft and how it is important to share these stories with the community. He then jumps right into sharing the in-depth process of Black Ash basket weaving and how he continues to innovate the traditional practices by adding color and personal expression to his work. Many typically think of basket packs when it comes to the traditional Indian-style baskets but Gabriel has taken these ancient skills and now crafts purses, face masks and so much more. He also uses plant dyes and locally sourced leather to add to his pieces to give it a fancier look yet still accomplishing the utility of the pieceTo learn more about Gabriel Frey you can visit his website or Instagram. Also, please check out the featured musician of this episode, Hawk Henries, and learn more about his craft behind flutes.Photo credit: Brendan Bullock
Released:
Mar 9, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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