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Ecuadorean weavers in the Andean mountains have been making authentic Panama hats by hand for centuries. In fact, it takes a weaver an entire day to make just one hat--and earn just five US dollars. That's not enough to keep up with the cost of living. According to Business Insider, the traditional artisan craft is now in danger of disappearing into the fog of history. In the small village of Puzhio, for example, the number of hat weavers has dropped from 124 to just 25 in the past 15 years. Many have left the country in search of more lucrative--and less tedious--work. And those who remain have little faith that future generations will carry on the tradition.
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Welcome to the workshop of Emma Willats, a former dog breeder turned taxiderminst who transforms the hide of roadkill animals into beautiful works of art. Willats brings road-kill to life in the form of sporrans, an accessory that goes with the traditional Scottish kilt In her highland cottage on a farm on the outskirts of Aberdeen. A transition from dog grooming to taxidermy is a surprising enough change in career in and of itself, but for vegan Emma Willats, it is all the more unusual. Her chest freezer is full of all kinds of animals from deer and foxes to a frigid pine martin. Nothing goes to waste as her dogs devour the meat. As well as using animals squished by cars, Willats has acquired deceased beasties from wildlife parks and a pet store. She uses recycled leather to make the kilt sporrans rather than using new materials. The vegan taxidermist believes that by being careful about what she uses she can pursue her passion while keeping a clear conscience regarding her vegan morals. It's a terrible thing when an animal is killed while crossing the road, but Willats makes sure that their bodies are not simply thrown away.
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U.S. President Barack Obama attends an outdoor arrival ceremony in heavy rain, as the first sitting U.S. president to visit Laos. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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