Russian. Where Are My Grass Socks?
Channel: FrontierScientists
Date: 2012-05-17

FrontierScientists.com – Russian translation.Where Are My Grass Socks?

June Pardue and daughter Sofia Chya talk about their basket weaving, including crafting traditional grass socks. Alutiiq style weaving is a living tradition.

FrontierScientists investigates Alaska Native basket weaving with modern-day artists who carry on ancient traditions from the Alutiiq and other Arctic cultural groups. Artifacts at the Alutiiq Museum, as well as Russian collections, help preserve original examples of Native weaving.