You all know how much I adore indigo, ikat and Thai weaving so it should come as no surprise that I fell head over heels in love with Ikat and Me when I discovered their shop on Etsy. The colors and designs offered in their textiles are exactly what attracts me so strongly to Thai […]
Weavings
Cochineal: Bug Juice from Oaxaca makes Natural Red Dye
One of my top priorities on my first visit to Oaxaca, Mexico was to make sure to visit a Cochineal Farm. I had been vaguely aware of cochineal for some time and knew if by one of its other names, carmine. I learned more about it when I became a docent at my local art […]
In Bhutan Weaving Traditions Are Preserved
When you are traveling in Bhutan, weaving traditions will be something you will want to learn more about as it reflects a centuries-old practice. The clothing worn by both women and men in Bhutan is created with distinctive fabrics that you are unlikely to have encountered elsewhere. Throughout Bhutan, people observe the national dress code […]