Listen to “The Curious Origins of Horsehair Hitching”
Versions of this time-intensive craft have appeared in various cultures and eras, going back as far as the Roman Empire. But the place where it’s most frequently practiced today may surprise you.
Listen to “Find Your Fascination” with Master Artisan Shoni Maulding
Today on “The Secrets of Mastery,” Shoni Maulding, who has been practicing the intricate, centuries-old craft of horsehair hitching for more than 30 years, talks about what keeps her going—and going.
Keeping Fishing Simple
Fishing for tiny Japanese bitterling is a Zen-like experience. You hold a six-inch slender bamboo pole delicately between your forefinger and middle finger and drop a line with a speck of mashed potato or a half-grain of rice as bait. If the air is quiet and your concentration focused enough, you might just see the…
