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Eighty-six-year-old Yen Yu-ying is on a mission to preserve her Indigenous Kavalan community's unique banana fiber weaving technique, which is on the brink of disappearing.
fiber artist Fiona Simpson said she finds solace in her craft. “It reminds me of, in simple terms, putting one foot in front of the other,” Simpson said of the repetitive benefits of weaving.
"Weaving is the one thing, other than sitting down and meditating, that turns my thoughts off," said the 28-year-old fiber artist, who was awakened at 4 a.m. on Jan. 10 by a false evacuation ...
Bamboo is no longer just for houses and furniture. It is now wearable. Thanks to the Department of Science and Technology ...
Over the past 25 years, Marzan has perfected multiple fiber-weaving techniques, including plaiting, twining, netting and cord-making. “He’s using those finely honed skills and creating ...
Come and explore weaving with yarns and threads of all colors and textures. Learn how threads are interwoven to create colorful, textural, and vibrant fabrics. We will explore plain weaving—the ...
For those interested in weaving, the Guild offers instruction on both rigid heddle and multi-shaft looms. You can also dive into spinning fiber and raw materials to threads and yarn you need for ...
Most of the students declined to be interviewed and photographed for this story in part due to concerns over their safety — a sobering reminder of the challenges they’ve endured. One exception ...