BRAIDED TRADITIONS: COMMON THREADS FILM

A CELEBRATION OF BLACK WOMENS HAIR THROUGH KNITTING.

East London collective Black Girl Knit Club collaborates with LendLease to Yarn Bomb The Pavilion at Stratford Cross. Entitled: ‘ Braided Traditions: Common Threads’. 

Created over six weeks, Black Girl Knit Club members attended weekly workshops, exploring arm knitting techniques (no needles) to create pieces that will decorate Endeavour Square public viewing platform, steps, and railings.

Here is the film showcasing our community and interview with our founders Sicgmone & Vea. A Film by Oyato Agency

Creative and Production Agency: OYATO @oyato.agency

Director / Producer : Yemi Alade @yemioyato

2nd Cam Operator: Baran Çırakoğlu @barancirakoglu

Post Producer: Sarah Rogan

Editor: Yemi Alade @yemioyato

Assistant Editor / Colorist: Moritz Oskar Meyer @moritzoskarmeyer

Sound Mix: Hanna Lindgren