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TAGS | Thrive: Traditions
1 Series
49 Episodes
4 Videos
Series
1 Series
Thrive: Traditions
5 Seasons • 48 Episodes
Thrive: Traditions highlights Chickasaw artisans who breathe new life into cultural traditions like basket weaving, pottery and beading.
Episodes
49 Episodes
5m
Fine Gourd Art
S5 • E8
Chickasaw artist Donna Welch recounts her two-decade journey of crafting art from gourds.
10m
Traditional Arrows
S5 • E7
Artisan Elihu Johnson crafts traditional Chickasaw arrows and keeps the custom alive by teaching the next generation how to make them.
5m 30s
Duck Decoys
S5 • E6
Chickasaw linguist and craftsman Joshua D. Hinson creates duck decoys that pay tribute to his Chickasaw heritage.
5m
Shell Carving
S5 • E5
Chickasaw artisan Howard Thompson creates stunning pieces of traditional Chickasaw art using shells as his canvas.
5m
Pottery Burnishing
S5 • E4
Chickasaw potter Ben White mixes ancient and modern techniques to create one-of-a-kind burnished pottery.
5m
Porcupine Quillwork
S5 • E3
Chickasaw bowmaker and traditional artist Eric Smith is proud to be part of the revitalization of porcupine quillwork.
4m 30s
Fish Nets
S5 • E2
Chickasaw cultural demonstrator Lori White Buffalo handcrafts fish nets to keep the traditions of her ancestors alive.
4m
Bladesmithing
S5 • E1
With skills as sharp as his knives, Chickasaw bladesmith Daniel Worcester explains his process in crafting his artisan blades.
3m
Twinning
S4 • E12
Chickasaw textile artist Sara Herrera continues the tradition of her ancestors, creating beautiful and unique twine bags on a loom by hand.
5m 30s
Natural Dyes
S4 • E11
Whitney Courtney utilizes the vibrant hues found in nature to add color to handmade yarn and fabrics.
2m 30s
Medicine Bags
S4 • E10
Chickasaw elder Pat Greenwood Cox makes medicine bags to preserve the culture of her ancestors.
3m
Shell Carving
S4 • E9
Chickasaw visual artist Dustin Mater tells stories through his beautiful shell carvings, a tradition passed down over thousands of years.
5m
Stickball Sticks
S4 • E8
Chickasaw artisan Clovis Hamilton is honored and humbled to craft stickball sticks, used to play the traditional Chickasaw game.
3m 30s
Deer Toe Shakers
S4 • E7
Expert deer toe shaker craftsman and Chickasaw cultural demonstrator Jesse Lindsey comes from a family with a proud history of craftsmanship.
5m
Pashofa
S4 • E6
For Gina Brown, pashofa is more than a dish, it's a treasured recipe, passed down from generation to generation of Chickasaw families.
4m
Photography
S4 • E5
When photographer Jim Trosper captures the sky, stars and landscape, it helps him feel a deeper connection to nature and his Chickasaw ancestors.
4m 30s
Metalworking
S4 • E4
Chickasaw metalsmith E. Dee Tabor creates one-of-a-kind, modern pieces that evoke the spirit of the Chickasaw people.
4m 30s
Woven Mats
S4 • E3
Chickasaw weaver Kelley Lunsford appreciates the mathematical thinking and calming practice of creating reed mats.
4m 30s
Painting
S4 • E2
Chickasaw painter Margaret Dillard discusses the process and inspiration behind her artworks.
5m
Bead Artistry
S4 • E1
Chickasaw beadwork artist Ashley Wallace makes colorful creations using skills taught to her by her grandmother.
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Videos
4 Videos
30s
First Look: Fine Gourd Art
30s
Watch this First Look of the upcoming episode of Thrive: Traditions "Fine Gourd Art," debuting August 26.
30s
First Look: Traditional Arrows
30s
Chickasaw artisan Elihu Johnson talks about making traditional Chickasaw arrows in this preview for the new episode of Thrive: Traditions.
30s
First Look: Duck Decoys
30s
See a First Look of the new Thrive: Traditions episode, "Duck Decoys."
5m
Chickasaw.tv Preview
5m
Get a sneak peek at new series and fresh episodes debuting in the 2017-2018 season.