CT92 – Interview with Hava: Ingush Entrepreneur | Squid Handbags | Fish Leather Lamps | 4-Star Hotels

Hava is many things—an Ingush mother, a beloved grandmother, but also an entrepreneur who has opened two 5-star hotels, a polyglot, and an artisan. Most interesting, perhaps, is her artisanal work with fish leather. Yes, you read that right—tanned fish skin. Under the tutelage of another Ingush innovator, Hava tans the skins of sturgeon, salmon, and even eel to make crafts which defy expectation. Links for Episode 92 Hava’s fish leather handicrafts: @avaganti The Moscow Times’ “The Word’s Worth” by Michele Berdy Feedspot: Top 20 Russia History Podcasts You Must Follow in 2021! https://blog.feedspot.com/russia_history_podcasts/