The Textile Society of America is delighted to announce the appointment of Rajesh Kumar as the Proceedings Editor for our forthcoming publication, Proceedings of the Textile Society of America Colloquia, 2022–2026.
This peer-reviewed volume will be freely accessible worldwide through our ongoing partnership with the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Digital Commons, ensuring that research in textile arts, disability justice, Indigenous traditions, and material culture reaches scholars, educators, and artists across the globe.
Supported by a grant from the Decorative Arts Trust
This multi-year publication documents the vital scholarship of our 2022, 2023, and 2026 colloquia. The publication is free to read, but keeping textile scholarship and community accessible takes ongoing work. If you are able, a contribution of $10 or more helps TSA keep publications like this one free and open access, provide need-based fee waivers, and expand opportunities for participation across the field.
About the Proceedings
In this role, Rajesh will oversee the editorial and peer-review workflow for the multi-year colloquia proceedings. The volume will document and synthesize scholarly presentations, artistic practices, and vital conversations held across TSA’s 2022–2026 colloquia programming.
The Proceedings of the Textile Society of America can become a significant archive of contemporary textile scholarship, creative practice, and public dialogue. A strong proceedings volume should not only record past events but also create meaningful connections between researchers, artists, designers, educators, makers, and communities. My approach as Proceedings Editor will be guided by three principles: scholarly quality, collaborative communication, and accessibility.
I believe proceedings publications have a unique role in connecting academic research with lived practices and public understanding. As Proceedings Editor, I aim to create an inclusive and well-organized publication that reflects TSA’s mission. By maintaining strong editorial standards while encouraging diverse perspectives, the Proceedings can become a lasting resource that honours textile histories, highlights contemporary creativity, and supports future possibilities in textile scholarship and practice. – Rajesh Kumar
Watch the Fall Colloquium On Demand
Recording passes are now available for the Textile Society of America’s Fall 2026 Colloquium, (re)Generation: Fibers of Resilience & Renewal.
The pass offers an opportunity to revisit key sessions, discover new perspectives, and engage with ideas that extend beyond the live event, including:
- Keynote Conversation: Malene Djenaba Barnett in conversation with Dr. Sharbreon Plummer
- Ethical & Community-Centered Storytelling: A conversation with Keidra Daniels Navaroli and the creative team behind Gee’s Bend: Welcome To The Hole
- Brandford/Elliott Award for Excellence in Fiber Art: A virtual studio visit with Tali Weinberg, moderated by Nastassja Swift, recipient of the 2024 Brandford/Elliott Award for Excellence in Fiber Art.
- Stories from a 10-Year-Old Fibershed: Maddy Bartsch shares insights from the work of Three Rivers Fibershed
- Warp Speed: Rapid-fire presentations from emerging textile practitioners participating in TSA’s The Lab mentorship program
Access to the recorded colloquium sessions is available until January 7, 2027. TSA Member pricing is available. We invite you to watch, reflect, and continue the conversation.