Conchita Leyangrow Interview Conducted by Modesta Tauwl

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Abstract: Conchita Leyangrow of Lamotrek Atoll interviewed on Yap by Modesta Tauwl about backstrap weaving in the Outer Islands of Yap, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) in April of 2022. The interviewee discussed the differences in weaving in the past vs. today, the preparation of local fibers, and the role of mentorship and culture in the transmission of weaving skills. The interview is conducted in the Ulithian language. - Keywords: weaving, loom, lavalava, skirt, Micronesia, Caroline Islands, Outer Islands, Yap, Lamotrek Atoll, Ulithian, War in the Pacific, migration into Yap Proper, introduction of cotton thread, Father Walter, local fiber, banana fiber, hibiscus fiber, backstrap weaving, weaving in the Pacific Islands, warping board, women's house, culture of weaving, history of weaving