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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.
Visit our Program Listings page to see when this podcast will be broadcast on Ancient Faith Talk.
Programs
From Concept to Completion - The Tailor’s WorkshopNovember 18, 2008
Today, Kh. Krista lets us in on her planning and final completion of her new workshop where ecclesiastical vestments are made.
The Honorable WorkmanOctober 14, 2008
"Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might." (Ecclesiastes 9:10)
Today Kh. Krista celebrates the laborer who works with his or her hands in a day of automation and machinery.
In The Workshop TodaySeptember 20, 2008
Kh. Krista takes us into her workshop where she is working on some unique and unusual cutting projects.
Kontoglou on Byzantine IconographySeptember 03, 2008
Today Kh. Krista reads a fascinating and instructive article from the Institute for Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies about Byzantine iconography compared to western art.
The Work of ContentmentAugust 05, 2008
Kh. Krista reflects on the relationship between work and true contentment.
Painting and PrayingJuly 18, 2008
The Bible says we are to pray without ceasing. But does that include when we have a paint brush in our hand?
Driving To HeavenJuly 02, 2008
Kh. Krista imagines an Orthodox world where our priorities favor the beauty of our Temples rather than the beauty of our cars.