Episode Synopsis "Episode 5 - Meet Jude van der Merwe, Project Director of the inaugural Indian Ocean Craft Triennial (IOTA21)"

In this episode I talk to Jude van der Merwe, Project Director of the inaugural Indian Ocean Craft Triennial (IOTA21) that is currently on in Perth, Western Australia. Our conversation spans two episodes. In this first one, she tells us how it all began, which events are on, and she gives an overview of the art and craft that are on display. This conversation was recorded before the event started back in June 2021. Find the show notes at https://thefabricthread.com/podcast-episode-5-6/

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