A podcast series by Sara Fowles about Black women knitters as part of 'YARNING’ projects by Trevor Pitt
How can we ensure the oral histories and experiences of Black textile makers are documented and visible?
Birmingham based textile artist and Windrush descendant Sara Fowles has collected five stories of heritage, knitting and textiles in Birmingham’s Black community.
The first episode is her own story of her relationship to knit and yarn, her family memories, how she learnt the skills, what knitting means to her and how it became a passion and obsession in her life and work. (The episode was recorded in 2022.)
This podcast series marks Windrush Day which, in 2023, celebrates 75 years since the ship’s arrival in the UK.
This series was commissioned by Craftspace, a charity creating opportunities to see, make and be curious about exceptional contemporary craft.
We are based in Birmingham UK and work collaboratively regionally, nationally and internationally.