The handloom weaving tradition is undergoing a transformation in the district. The patterns, for instance. The old school is sticking to convention, but the younger generation of weavers are ...

The Centers at UCLA and SFU are initiating an important collaboration with the Women’s Weaving Collective in Geraki, Laconia, helping the Cultural Committee of Geraki and weavers in the town to ...

With a smile on her face and thick tidy hair, Pav Pak sits on a mat tying a pattern for weaving on an ikat under a wooden house on stilts located in Siem Reap province where she has worked for the ...

Jamdani, a weaving patten, comes from the Persian word "jam", which means floral and "dani" which means a vase or a container, named after the floral patterns that are seen in Jamdani weaves. The ...

Chengdu Shu Brocade and Embroidery Museum showcases the best brocades in China. Guide Yan Hua walked me into a room where two people were busy working on a loom. It is no ordinary loom. The greater ...

Handwoven fabrics comprise the living history and culture of the peruvian highlands from cusco to machu picchu and beyond. fabric patterns with evocative names reflect the landscape and events in ...

Installation view of Pattern : Code by Ahree Lee at the Women’s Center for Creative Work (all photos by the author for Hyperallergic) LOS ANGELES — What is considered women’s work? Do we confine our ...

India is known for its lush textiles and is celebrated for its quintessential embroideries, which tell tales of its ancient era, rich civilisations, folklore, and unparalleled art. The nation has a ...