The Politics of Feminism and Fibre Arts

This episode of Almost 107, hosted by Margaret Laver, examines how fibre arts such as knitting, crochet, and sewing are often undervalued as art forms. It explores how these practices shifted from recognized skilled trades to work associated with the domestic sphere, and how that history continues to shape how they are perceived today, particularly in relation to gender and labour. This episode features interviews with fibre artists Erin Thorp and Reid Adam, who discuss the skill, time, and value involved in their work.