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"The Teachings of Mutton: A Coast Salish Woolly Dog"

Cabo Verdean Textiles
December 1, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. EST
Virtual Talk with Dr. Maggy Fragoso

Gur Inbar, A Thread of Clay, 2024, sheep wool yarn; dyeing, freehand tufting, 165×140 cm (photo: David Seth).

Volume 13, Issue 3

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Building a foundation of anti-racism and a culture of care, the mission of the Textile Society of America is to foster an international collective community—diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible—for the exchange and dissemination of knowledges and experiences about textiles worldwide.
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The Textile Society of America, an international organization, recognizes the profound global reach of textiles. We are committed to developing leadership initiatives, membership, and programming rooted in the plurality of textile histories, producers, and purposes. With an eye toward expanding our voices and audience, we will focus on inclusion of underrepresented groups, and advocacy for robust diversity of our personal and professional viewpoints.
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Announcing the 2026 Winner of the R. L. Shep Award
Special Issue of the Journal of Textile Design Research and Practice
Judges Shortlist Four Books for the R. L. Shep Memorial Book Award
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Puzzle-Solving the History of Cabo Verdean Textiles
Recording of the Colloquium Fall 2026: (re)Generation: Fibers of Resilience & Renewal
The Teachings of Mutton: A Conversation with R. L. Shep Memorial Book Award Winner Liz Hammond-Kaarremaa
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TSA’s 18th Symposium
The "Shifts and Strands: Rethinking the Possibilities and Potentials of Textiles" symposium proceedings are now available online with open access.