Gail Lazaras

USA

Affiliation: Independent Researcher

Member since: 2026

Topics of Interest: Ancient technology, Fibre, Living history, Other, Textiles

Focus areas: Palaeolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic, Chalcolithic, Bronze Age, Iron Age, Early Middle Ages

I am an archaeologist, historian, and fiber artist with deep experience in post-disaster compliance archaeology, including creating interpretive materials. As I return my focus to experiential archaeology and living history, I am exploring sacred fiber work in pre-literate Europe.

I want to support historical open-air museums and to get more experience in living historically under a wide range of conditions. I would also like to build on my work as a deckhand on a 1790's tall ship to delve further back in maritime time.

I play with a wide range of skills: fiber processing, antler and bone shaping, copper working, clay working, traditional building materials/methods, tall-ship sailing, knotting, gathering and using material for baskets and other tools, foraging for materials and food, a little obsidian knapping, and experimenting with plant stewardship through a traditional permaculture lens.

Open for research collaboration in the following topics

Fibre, Sustainability, Textiles

Available for work in open-air museums or at cultural heritage events with demonstration skills in

Bone/Antler, Fibre, Food, Textiles.

Happy to mentor and share my experience in the following skills

Bone/Antler, Fibre, Sustainability, Textiles