The Handmade World of Netflix’s New ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Series

Like many Millennials, costume designer Mitchell Travers grew up with “Little House on the Prairie.” Watching repeat episodes of the original TV series from the ’70s and reading Laura Ingalls Wilder’s books for school, Travers developed a deep appreciation for the expansive representation of pioneer life that Wilder created on the page.  Now, Travers is part of that story through his work on a new screen adaptation courtesy of Netflix. After meeting with showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine, Travers was quickly sold on the opportunity to put his own mark on the fabric of Wilder’s world.  “My initial conversations with Rebecca let me know how expansive she wanted this world to be, and that it wasn’t just a simple story in tall grass,” says Travers. “It was about a family who was very creative, and was able to make things with their hands.” Travers, whose varied costume projects include “In the Heights” and “Hustlers,” rooted his approach to the costumes in historical accuracy, while balancing the need for contemporary storytelling.  “I’m quite aware of the built-in audience that we have for ‘Little House,’” he says. “Oftentimes, these are people who enjoy making things, and so there’s going to be some understanding of sewing skills, and there’s

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