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Spring 2026 Colloquium STD
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Textiles Close Up: New York

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TSA x Ai Kijima
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September 10-September 30, 2026
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Gur Inbar, A Thread of Clay, 2024, sheep wool yarn; dyeing, freehand tufting, 165×140 cm (photo: David Seth).

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

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Our Mission

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.

Our Focus on Diversity

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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TSA Textile Research Travel Grant Recipient Article: The Tribal Weavers of Nagaland and the Traditions They Continue to Sustain.

TSA Textile Research Travel Grant Recipient Article: The Tribal Weavers of Nagaland and the Traditions They Continue to Sustain.

Author: Dr. Nisaphi Lyndem, 2025 TSA Textile Research Travel Grant Awardee This article is available to everyone. On the road to the Hills of NagalandPhoto credit: Dr. Nisaphi Lyndem Across India’s diverse cultural landscape, tribal communities have safeguarded some of the oldest living traditions. Among them, the indigenous groups of Nagaland, in North east India, stand out for their profound ...
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Digital Weaving: Innovation through Pixels, A Book Review

Digital Weaving: Innovation through Pixels, A Book Review

Author: Janice Lessman-Moss Co-Editor: Dr. Karen Perlman This article is a member benefit. Become a Member [memberonly] Front cover of publicationPhoto credit: Helle Kjelland Ekaas The book Digital Weaving: Innovation through Pixels (2025) was published to mark the 30-year anniversary of the single thread control (TC1) digital jacquard loom. Its author and editor, Vibeke Vestby, is the visionary who conceived ...
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Working at a Joyous, Creative Thing: Kelly Cobb Elevates the Life and Art of Letty Esherick

Working at a Joyous, Creative Thing: Kelly Cobb Elevates the Life and Art of Letty Esherick

Author: Katie Wynne Co-Editor: Dr. Karen Perlman This article is a member benefit. Become a Member [memberonly] Leticia “Letty” Nofer Esherick. Undated photograph by Consuelo Kanaga. WhartonEsherick Museum Collection. Leticia “Letty” Nofer Esherick (1892-1975) was a dynamic, interdisciplinary artist whose explorations ranged from textiles to jewelry design, dance and movement, and even theatrical sound design. Born in Philadelphia, Letty was ...
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Interwoven: Creating Community by Supporting Artistic Innovation in Textile Arts & Fashion

Interwoven: Creating Community by Supporting Artistic Innovation in Textile Arts & Fashion

Starts:
May 15, 2026
Ends:
May 15, 2026
Venue:
Denver, CO and virtual
“Pageantry, Protection and Tradition in Equestrian Textiles” / Rug & Textile Appreciation Morning

“Pageantry, Protection and Tradition in Equestrian Textiles” / Rug & Textile Appreciation Morning

Starts:
May 30, 2026
Ends:
May 30, 2026
Venue:
Virtual via Zoom *and* In-Person
On Being American: Contemporary Artworks, Echoes of the Past

On Being American: Contemporary Artworks, Echoes of the Past

Starts:
May 13, 2026
Ends:
June 10, 2026
Venue:
Lippitt House Museum
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“When I arrived in Udaipur during the Diwali celeb “When I arrived in Udaipur during the Diwali celebrations, the city glowed with warmth and renewal. I carried no fixed plan beyond one intention: to listen.”

That intention—to listen—guided artist @aikijima  through six months of travel in India, a journey that directly inspired our upcoming 2026 Textile Study Tour. 

Now Ai Kijima looks forward to guiding you, alongside regional experts Chiman Dangi (Udaipur–Jodhpur) and Shokat Ali (Jaisalmer–Ahmedabad) across 21 days to artisans, studios, markets, museums, and village communities where textile knowledge is practiced and transmitted every day.

Registration is NOW OPEN for the 21-day study tour to Rajasthan & Gujarat, India (Sept 10–Sept 30, 2026). Deadline to register is August 1st.

Only a few spots left! Space on the tour is limited. 👆Follow the link in our bio to learn more and secure your spot.

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