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Indie Alaska
Kuspuks and Parkys: Symbols of Alaskan Identity
Season 9
Episode 11
Alaskans all have their own taste when it comes to fashion, but one style, in particular, has grown in popularity throughout the years. Sheila Ezelle absolutely loves making custom kuspuks (Qaspeks) for the summer and parkys for the winter. Every parky that she makes she excitedly thinks to herself, “My - this is the best parky I have ever made!”
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