Emily Hilliard
Craft Research Fund Grant
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2025
Grant Recipient
This research will explore the underdocumented cultural history of hand knitting in Appalachia through archival research, community surveys, and fieldwork with contemporary practitioners. The project will result in a publicly accessible archival collection, article, and conference presentation.
Location
Berea, KY
EDUCATION
MEDIUM
MATERIAL EXPLORATION
Grant amount
$10,000
Selected works
Kelly Shawl, Appalachian Artifacts Teaching Collection, Loyal Jones Appalachian Center at Berea College.
Simms Red Sock, Appalachian Artifacts Teaching Collection, Loyal Jones Appalachian Center at Berea College.
Whaley Blue Socks, Appalachian Artifacts Teaching Collection, Loyal Jones Appalachian Center at Berea College.
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