Maria Legap Interview Conducted by Modesta Tauwl

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Abstract: - Summary: Maria Legap of Yap interviewed on Yap by Modesta Tauwl about backstrap weaving in the Outer Islands of Yap, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) in May of 2022. The interviewee discussed differences in weaving in the past vs. today, the backstrap loom, warping boards, 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, Ulithian, War in the Pacific, migration into Yap Proper, introduction of cotton thread, Father Walter, woven designs, cultural importance of weaving, backstrap weaving, weaving in the Pacific Islands, warping board, women's house, menarche, womanhood, culture of weaving, history of weaving