

Wearing Hair
8 snips Oct 11, 2023
The podcast explores the concept of using human hair as a sustainable alternative to traditional textiles, delving into a company that transforms human hair into garments. It also examines the cultural significance of hair, including the historical practice of wearing hair jewelry for mourning or love expression. The hosts discuss the societal values reflected in human hair garments and ethical concerns related to harvesting hair. They also touch on the ethics of wool production and highlight the versatility and benefits of wool clothing.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Exploring the Concept of Creating Textiles from Human Hair
02:56 • 2min
The Cultural Significance of Hair and the Hair Trade
04:30 • 5min
Hair Jewelry: Mourning and Love Expression in the 19th Century
09:36 • 11min
Exploring Human Hair Garments and Societal Values
20:43 • 5min
Shearing Sheep and the Ethics of Wool Production
25:34 • 11min
Exploring the Versatility and Benefits of Wool
36:19 • 3min