48: Rodrick Owen

Produced by Syne Mitchell, 27 December, 2009 - 12:02
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250 Patterns from Japan, Peru and BeyondThis episode we chat with Rodrick Owen about kumihimo and Peruvian braids.  If you're not familiar with kumihimo, it's a Japanese style of braiding that creates beautiful and strong braids.  The most common form of kumihimo is woven on a marudai, essentially a small round table with a hole in the center. 

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A Delightful Conversation

Submitted by A. Weaver on 28 December, 2009 - 23:18.

Having had conversations with both Rodrick and Syne, I found the interview so warm  and relaxed I felt like I was in the room. Weavecast just keeps getting better and better! Thanks! Bonnie T

Applause for your editing, Syne

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Submitted by Ruth Temple on 28 December, 2009 - 18:27.

Okay, having had my fingers in the audio file assisting in some small way with the audio editing of ths piece, I have to give a Very deep bow of appreciation for your incredible editing-fu, Syne.

What a pleasure - both to hear this interview with this delightful lad, and also to hear how it evolved and tightened up in how your hand braided the sound-file from your afternoon conversation and interview with Rodrick into this splendid whole podcast episode.

I am also delighted to have attended a three-day workshop with Rod this past October, up the hill in Watsonville, CA, on borrowed equipment — and am braiding as I listen on the new maru-dai I received this Yule.

Ruth Temple
Redwood City, CA

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Rodrick Owen - Kumihimo

Submitted by A. Weaver on 28 December, 2009 - 13:43.

Rodrick - Thanks for the very articulate explanation of this complex craft.  I didn't think it could be done without visuals, but you've managed to accomplish it even for those without a weaving background.  I hope that it encourages fiber workers to try braiding.

Richard