People Making Thingss
A weekly series that captures honest portraits of people who make things. Host Mariah Krey tracks down makers of all forms, from state fair butter sculptors to traditional bulrush weavers to self-taught furniture designers, for an intimate glimpse into their process and the moments that shaped who they are today.
So give us a listen for in-depth (and a bit cheeky) conversations that explore process, meaning and most importantly the lives of the human(s) behind the things.
People Making Thingss
The Power of Playing Dress Up with Hat Maker and Artist Maryam Keyhani
From being a designer to mother to daydreamer, Berlin-based artist, Maryam Keyhani, has never been afraid to wear many hats (literally). If one is lucky enough to wear a Maryam Keyhani creation, then you’ve experienced the contagious joy these fantastical hats spark. Crowds part, strangers can’t help but to smile, and before you know it, somehow you’ve reverted back to your 7 year old giggly self.
It’s no surprise that Maryam’s fantastical hats have been featured in Vogue and adorned on catwalks, but it moves her the most to hear when everyday, non-fashion folks feel uplifted by her work.
Listen in as we chat with Maryam about how she turned to her imagination as an escape and form of healing, the trip that is motherhood, and the importance of coming just as you are.