Traditional weaving

Traditional two warp fabric workshop in eastern Poland photography by Piotr Gesicki

A Rum Fellow's jaunty, handcrafted textiles, now available with Schumacher in the U.S., also have an important social mission

South India Tamil nadu © Eric Lafforgue www.ericlafforgue.com

Turkish handwoven rug work. This skill will be lost if Turkey continues to modernize their work force.

We visit CTTC and its founder Nilda Callañaupa Alvarez to learn about Peruvian Textiles and what’s being done to protect Andean craft for future generations.

FHE Galleries artist Alexis Neal - creates Whariki with traditional weaving patterns reinterpreted using European materials.

On Saturday, March 19, the de Young Museum presents Bedouin Weaving of Saudi Arabia and its Neighbours. The Textile Arts Council presents Palestine-American artist and teacher Joy Totah Hilden. Saudi Arabia’s steady movement away from traditional tribal nomadism toward modern urbanization has forced changes in the creation and use of its vibrant native textiles. Ms. Hilden will explain the structure and uses of these pieces, demonstrate Bedouin spinning technique and display vivid examples…

Bamboo Weaving | by Indigenous Vietnam

Born from a desire to preserve the Guatemalan history of the backstrap weaving culture of indigenous women, five women of the Ixchel Museum launched ProTeje (for the weavers) in 1994.

Sydney-based artist Michelle Robinson weaves textured fibers in vibrant hues into playful, bright wall-hangings and accessories.