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In Praise of Cultural Appreciation
In the Endnotes from the March/April 2018 issue of Handwoven, Anita gives her thoughts on Cultural Appropriation vs Cultural Appreciation. —Christina
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Mexico
Surprise! A Weaving Studio in Dixon NM
After taking a wrong turn while searching for a brewery just outside of Taos, we found ourselves driving through Dixon, New Mexico and driving past Metier Weaving and Gallery.
The Trials and Triumphs of Learning to Weave
Madelyn started weaving on a backstrap loom and didn't move to weaving on a mulitshaft loom until much later. Read about her journey.
Celebrate Weaving, Celebrate Life
Whether celebrating a special event or just the act of weaving, these weaving projects fit the bill. Tap the centuries-old spirit of weaving as celebration!
Tinkuy: Coming Together
Tinkuy: Coming Together. While it means a “coming together” in Quechua, it means more than that. It means (among other untranslatable things) coming together like rushing streams converging in foaming eddies to create a bigger river.
Handwoven Runners and Sacred Spaces
Christina shares her insights on the importance of handwoven table runners in a historical and cultural context. Get inspired for your next runner project!
Folk, Art, and Life
Last weekend I was showing my neighbors photos of weavers, spinners, and dyers I visited on a recent trip to Oaxaca, Mexico.