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The Bolvian Textiles
Thriving At High Altitude—The Bolivian Textiles of Andi’Art Truly stunning photos from photojournalist Anne-Laure Camilleri, who visited the Bolivian Altiplano to document Andi’Art — a design collaboration between indigenous weavers and a French designer.
New Innovation in Textile…Mushrooms
Materials innovation startup Bolt Threads introduced its second biomaterial today – a leather made from mycelium, the roots of a mushroom. Mycelium is the underground root structure of mushrooms. It grows as tiny threads that form vast networks under the forest floor. We developed Mylo™ from mycelium cells by creating optimal growing conditions for it to self-assembleContinue reading “New Innovation in Textile…Mushrooms”
How Important is Natural Dye in Yarn?
The importance of natural dye in textiles.
#DYK How many goat’s are needed for 1 cashmere sweater?
Looking at Cashmere
Weave one, purl one
Like knitting, crochet, and all things handmade, weaving has had its bit of glorious comeback for a while now. In fact, weaving is making everyone go a bit crazy! – in the best way possible of course. There are so many weaving tutorials out there, from creating simple shapes to making your own loom usingContinue reading “Weave one, purl one”
[FILM] TRACING ROOTS: A #WEAVER’S JOURNEY
A heartfelt glimpse into the world of Haida elder and weaver, Delores Churchill and a discussion generating documentary about the multilayered meaning of an object.
#Weaving Used to Support #Homeless Individuals @ #Reloom
I stumbled upon this movement and I am so glad I did. Love it when I see the craft industry using the art to support those in need, which offers more than just a skill but a means of income. Read more about Re:loom, located in Georgia founded in 1990 and tour their #Weavehouse!
#WashingtonPost Article: “…Knits ties among family and friends.”
This is a wonderful article on the person who introduced me to knitting. Read and share; and maybe you want to start your own #KnitCamp where you are. Knitting101.org #FiberWithACause
#BlocSocks – How Socks Support A Co-Op
Featuring Blocsocks
