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NY Times Article featuring local artisan Porfirio Gutiérrez
Porfirio Gutiérrez is well know for his hand-dyed, hand-woven rugs that he and his family create in a small village near Oaxaca.
Mary Little: A Talk with the Artist
“Joyful serendipity” is how sculptor Mary Little describes her creative process. Her devotion and attention are sublime.
Congrats to the 2018 National Design Award Winners
The National Design Awards recognizes excellence, innovation and achievement in American design by honoring designers in ten jury-selected categories.
Judith Leiber, Handbag Designer, Passes at 97
Judith Leiber passed away on April 28th, just hours after the death of her husband Gerson Leiber.
Crochet as Construction: Furniture Design
Crochet techniques appear at Salone Internationale del Mobile, the world’s premiere furniture show.
L.A. Times article about H&M and Fast Fashion
Check out this L.A. Times article about the fall of H&M and the rise of online shopping.
Katherine Westphal, textile artist, passes at 99
Exuberant textile artist Katherine Westphal passes at 99
Ethel Stein Passes: Influential Textile Artist
The innovative textile artist Ethel Stein has passed away at 100.
Kristine Upesleja: What the Future Will Wear
Check out SoCal Magazine's feature on Kristine Upesleja in their recent publication
NY TIMES WRITES UP LA ART SCENE
Fresh energy for arts giving in LA; more philanthropy, more young artists staying in LA
One Garbage Truck of Textiles Wasted Every Second
Exploring new materials, pioneering business models, harnessing the power of design. . .
Interview with Li Edelkoort
A short interview with trend forecaster (design and fashion), Li Edelkoort
Carbon-Positive Sheep and Fibershed
“Climate Beneficial” wool from carbon-positive sheep. The North Face has a new beanie - thanks to some help from the folks at Fibershed.
A Tradition of Indigo Dyeing
Ethnic Dong in the village of Dali, in the southern Chinese province of Guizhou, have practiced indigo dyeing for generations.
KNITWIT issue 7
Issue 7: Cold. Engaging storytelling, interesting humans and incredible work plus five original patterns.
Sew Together Lounge
Wonder who rented that fab retail space we posted about in May? ;) A new fabric resource + a budding community!
Textiles from Recycled Plastic
Stella McCartney and Parley team up to use plastic recycled from the ocean.