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Textiles Close Up 2026
TSA ANNOUCEMENT
Textiles Close Up: New York

The Dressed Body & Wearable Innovations

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Textiles Close Up 2026
Fall 2026 Colloquium
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FALL 2026 COLLOQUIUM

(re)Generation: Fibers of Resilience & Renewal

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Fall 2026 Colloquium
Textile Tour 2026
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TSA x Ai Kijima
21-Day Textile Study Tour
to Rajasthan & Gujarat
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).

Textile Tour 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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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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The Return of the TSA Print Newsletter

The Return of the TSA Print Newsletter

The Textile Society of America's Newsletter is returning to print in Fall 2026. This relaunch marks the return of the Textile Society of America biennial publication in both print and digital formats. First published in print through 2019 and reimagined digitally in recent years, the newsletter now expands its reach to connect more deeply with a global community. Rooted in ...
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2026 News, Contribute, Opportunity, TSA Announcements, TSA News
TSA Fall 2026 Colloquium

TSA Fall 2026 Colloquium

TSA Announces Colloquium: “(re)Generation: Fibers of Resilience & Renewal” Join the Textile Society of America for a rich, virtual colloquium exploring regenerative justice in fiber art. We are excited to invite you to a special half-day online gathering on October 8 from 11 AM – 3 PM ET. (re)Generation explores regenerative justice through the lens of textiles, fiber art, and ...
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(re)Generation, 2026 News, Programs, TSA Announcements, TSA News
Inside LLDC: A Preview of TSA’s Textile Study Tour to Rajasthan & Gujarat

Inside LLDC: A Preview of TSA’s Textile Study Tour to Rajasthan & Gujarat

As the Textile Society of America prepares for its upcoming Textile Study Tour (September 10–September 30, 2026) to Rajasthan and Gujarat, India, we are pleased to share a recent podcast episode recorded at Shrujan Living and Learning Design Centre (LLDC) in Kutch, one of the destinations participants will visit during the 21-day immersive program. The podcast, recorded earlier this year ...
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Events

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
Sweetgrass Creations with Lynette Youson

Sweetgrass Creations with Lynette Youson

Starts:
June 9, 2026
Ends:
June 13, 2026
Venue:
Textile Center
Adorning the Horse: Equestrian Textiles for Power and Prestige

Adorning the Horse: Equestrian Textiles for Power and Prestige

Starts:
February 21, 2026
Ends:
June 20, 2026
Venue:
The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum
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There’s more to this story. Dr. Lyndem’s research There’s more to this story.

Dr. Lyndem’s research, from fieldwork insights to broader reflections on Indigenous textiles, is featured in the TSA Spring 2026 Newsletter.

She is currently expanding this work into a book on Naga textiles, building from her doctoral research and ongoing study.

When you become a member of the Textile Society of America, you do not just receive the newsletter.

You support the research, the voices, and the knowledge it carries forward.

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Image 1: One of many morungs at Kisama Village; as an archive of textile, dress, and cultural practice. Photo credit: Dr. Nisaphi Lyndem
Image 2: Dr. Nisaphi Lyndem
Image 3: On the road to the Hills of Nagaland. Photo credit: Dr. Nisaphi Lyndem
Image 4: An Ao Naga textile piece, found at the Nagaland State Museum, studied for weave structure, colour, and material application. Photo credit: Dr. Nisaphi Lyndem
Image 5: A day at the loom for weavers Akhui and Chingkhiugonglui moves with a quiet steadiness, unhurried and deliberate. Photo credit: Dr. Nisaphi Lyndem
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Header image courtesy of The Textile Museum, Washington, D.C., 1982.37.2, Ruth Lincoln Fisher Memorial Fund