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The Opinionated Tailor Talks Shop
"The Opinionated Tailor Talks Shop" is a glimpse into the colorful world of Khouria Krista West, ecclesiastical tailor. In her podcasts, she discusses any and all matters pertaining to Orthodox church vesture.
Khouria Krista West has worked as an ecclesiastical tailor for over 14 years. She has a particular interest in the history and traditions of Eastern Orthodox liturgical vesture and enjoys sharing her research with others. She resides in Portland, OR with her husband, Fr. Alban West, and her two daughters. You can view her work at www.kwvestments.com and contact her at .
Visit our Schedules page to see when this podcast will be broadcast on Ancient Faith Talk.
Programs:
Meditations on a Funeral
Posted Thursday, April 24, 2008
Since today is Holy Friday, Kh. Krista takes a departure from her usual topics of vestments and beauty in the Church and gives a meditation on motherhood and death.
Why Everything You Thought You Knew About Color Is Wrong
Posted Sunday, April 13, 2008
Kh. Krista discusses the use of color in vestments.
A Tailor’s reflections on the prayer of St. Ephraim
Posted Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Kh. Krista gives some reflections on the prayer of St. Ephraim from a tailor's point of view.
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Beauty In The Church
Posted Sunday, March 16, 2008
Kh. Krista explores the various reasons that beauty is important in the Church.
How Vestments Are Made
Posted Saturday, March 01, 2008
In this podcast, Kh. Krista explains step-by-step how vestments are made, from the very first phone call to the finished garments.
The Education of an Ecclesiastical Tailor
Posted Sunday, February 17, 2008
Kh. Krista walks us through her journey and experiences that brought her to the world of ecclesiastical tailoring.
A Walking Tour Of The Orthodox Church - Part 2
Posted Tuesday, February 05, 2008
Kh. Krista continues her informative tour paying particular close attention to what the Deacon and Priest are wearing. Don't miss her perspective on the importance of the beauty of the fabric close to the end!
A Walking Tour Of The Orthodox Church - Part 1
Posted Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Today we walk through the temple and learn about the fabrics, vestments and colors that we encounter. This is part 1 of our tour.
