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Idaho’s most famous artist, James Castle, was born profoundly deaf in Garden Valley at the end of the nineteenth century. The self-taught artist spent his…
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Hans Hansen already has himself a busy career as a farrier. But, he wanted to add a new skill to his life on the range: saddle making. He’s now learning how to make one from renowned saddle maker Mike Bernhard.
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The daf drum is one of the oldest instruments in the Middle East. In Iran, the instrument has traditionally been used in Islamic prayer rituals. About 40 years ago, musicians started playing this drum in more contemporary settings. Jan Porvas, who is from Iran, plays it in Idaho.
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What do batik and cowboy boots have in common? Both are works of art and both are featured today on our Expressive Idaho program. We take a trip to a boot…
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Equestrians have long worn boots with tall, protective tops. In the late 19th century, bootmakers along cattle trails from Texas to Kansas developed the stitching and heels that made American cowboy boots works of art. For those who design and wear custom-made boots, expression can be found in everything from stitch patterns and custom inlays to the kinds of leather used.
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Doug Kuntz is an Idaho saddle maker whose shop is located on the outskirts of Buhl. He’s packaging a saddle to be shipped out of state, though most of his clientele are Idaho cowboys who don’t mind waiting. Kuntz doesn’t get many visitors at his shop and he prefers it that way — he’s used to working solo. But he’s made an exception for 26-year-old Taylor Anderson, a ranch hand who is taking time off to learn how to build her own saddle.
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It’s hard to learn how to form silver and engrave it from a YouTube video. Mastering the ins-and-outs of being a silversmith requires learning from someone in person.
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Susan Madacsi uses her blacksmithing skills to create stunning sculptures from glass and metal. Her work can be found in homes and businesses from Kowloon…
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Most of the things we use every day aren't built to last. But, that's not the case for the cowboy gear Jeff Minor makes. He sources raw materials to create one-of-a-kind pieces.
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Using social media to fight human trafficking.Keeping kids safe around water.An Idaho health care wake-up story.We kick off our Folk Art series.-One Idaho…