In Her Shoes

Sharing the stories of influential and diverse Taiwanese women with a global view, featuring their individual journeys to success.

Weaving is Living: Honoring Austronesian Culture in Taiwan-In Her Shoes Ep. 4-2

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Weaving is an essential way for Indigenous people in Taiwan to pass down cultural memories from generation to generation. In the face of sinicization and modernization, such practice is now on the verge of obliteration. Liu Hsiu-lan (劉秀蘭), a member of the Amis community, seeks to preserve weaving techniques in honor of her late grandmother. While defending tradition, Liu does not regard tradition in dogmatic or restorationist ways. On the contrary, Liu incorporates patterns from other non-Amis Indigenous communities to create stunning plant-dyed works. Learn more about how Liu Hsiu-lan revives her community by imparting her extensive knowledge on fabrics and woven products. “In Her Shoes” introduces leading women in Taiwanese society, spanning fields from fashion and art to business and sports. Explore the lives of these extraordinary women, what drives them, and how they have overcome personal challenges to excel in their careers and reach the top of their professions. Chapters: 00:00 In Her Shoes: Preserving Indigenous Crafts Liu Hsiu-Lan 02:03 Teaching the Art of Dyeing 05:28 Passing on Amis Traditional Arts 08:52 Learning the Resilience of Women 11:44 Studying and Collaborating With Her Son 13:16 A Commitment to Developing Her Craft 16:20 Helping Others Rediscover Indigenous Skills 23:48 End Credits

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