Video- The texture of Life: The Tusing Sisters of Branch Mountain

Documentary, 2003 running time: 28 Minutes. This portrait of two Hardy County, West Virginia Mennonite sisters is based on a short story by their niece Kathleen Sholl. Through narration she tells the story of her annual summer visits to the home place on Branch Mountain while growing up in the fifties. In 1972 the Smithsonian discovered the Tusing sisters and wrote an article on their weaving techniques and life outside the mainstream. They seldom left their 200 acre farm, not owing a car, and used little electricity except for a few light bulbs and a small radio.

Wilson C392 Lidded Cylinder Shaped Jar

A lidded cylinder shaped jar made with a groggy porcelain clay. The jar has lugs on each side, and the tall lid accents the height. Both sides of the jar have an abstract butterfly/dragon fly design with a clear glaze. The lidded jar is food safe and makes an excellent cookie jar. By artist, Steve Wilson. Available on-line or in shop.

Wilson C392 Raku Bottle

A decorative bottle with a rectangle design on top with a white crackle glaze. The body of the bottle is heavily textured with grey and black areas, highlighted with gold. By artist, Steve Wilson. Available on-line or in the shop.

Wilson C392 Stoneware Bottle

A stoneware bottle with varied shades of blue. This is a decorative piece of pottery but would look great with a branch or grass. By artist, Steve Wilson. Available on-line or in the shop.

Wlison C392 Yellow Porcelain Jar

A yellow porcelain jar with a black underglaze design. The black lid has a handle made of reed and bamboo. The body of the jar is covered with a clear glaze. By artist, Steve Wilson. Available on-line or in the shop.