Uploaded April 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Meet Mek, a Siberian Yupik artist who's changing the fashion scene in Anchorage. Through an amazing talent for crochet, Mek has created some of the most stylish balaclavas, scarves, and crop tops with a modern twist.
You'll be inspired by Mek's memorable style and passion for crochet.
Video and story by: Shiri Segal
Additional video provided by: Valerie Kern
Music by: Universal Production Music
INDIE ALASKA is an original video series produced by Alaska Public Media in partnership with PBS Digital Studios. The videos capture the diverse and colorful lifestyles of everyday Alaskans at work and at play. Together, these stories present a fresh and authentic look at living in Alaska.
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Meet Mek, a Siberian Yupik artist who's changing the fashion scene in Anchorage. Through an amazing talent for crochet, Mek has created some of the most stylish balaclavas, scarves, and crop tops with a modern twist.
You'll be inspired by Mek's memorable style and passion for crochet.
Video and story by: Shiri Segal
Additional video provided by: Valerie Kern
Music by: Universal Production Music
INDIE ALASKA is an original video series produced by Alaska Public Media in partnership with PBS Digital Studios. The videos capture the diverse and colorful lifestyles of everyday Alaskans at work and at play. Together, these stories present a fresh and authentic look at living in Alaska.
Click on the Subscribe button above to get notified when new episodes are available.
Consider supporting Alaska Public Media and ensure storytelling like INDIE ALASKA continues into the future. Make a donation today at: alaskapublic.org/donate
