Material waste is an ever present issue in contemporary human culture. Here we highlight several resources for the artist or maker interested in cultivating a sustainable textile practice.

Intended to evoke the powers of nature that create life and drawing on the crocheting taught to Neto by his grandmother when he was an adult, SunForceOceanLife is an interactive installation. Photography by Albert Sanchez.

Wallpaper magazine features textile artists, including LA locals Tanya Aguiñiga, Diedrick Brackens, and Sanford Biggers . . . These contemporary textile artists are weaving together the common threads and rich variety of fibre art in new ways

“Those who practice craft have the power to help us transition to a more circular economy, in which we eliminate waste, keep materials and objects in use and regenerate natural systems.”

Textile Arts LA member Debra Weiss of Specks & Keepings announces a digital sewing pattern for her iconic and comfortable ‘Camille Dress’. Make it yourself at home with the fabric of your choice!

Recent article from Colossal highlights the dazzling weavings of Jacqueline Surdell. A Chicago based fiber artist whose weavings ooze from the wall, defying boundary and homogenous form.

Tapestry as metaphor meets occupational therapy

In an interview with TextileArtist.org, English artist Amanda Cobbett talks about her process of transforming 2D embroidery into hyper realistic 3D nature sculptures, capturing the quiet beauty in decay.

Introducing KnittedKeyboardII! A 5 octave, stretchable, wearable, playable piano patterned textile. Brought to us by the MIT Media Lab’s ‘Responsive Environments’ research group.

Contemporary African photographer Joana Choumali uses embroidery in her images, enlivening the photographic process through tactile intervention.

The exhibit brings together more than 70 works in an iconic survey of the many iterations of craft. The exhibition features never before shown pieces by lesser known artists working in clay, fiber, glass, metal and more.

Charlie Porter’s new book What Artists Wear is a fascinating exploration into the relationship between clothes, artists and their art

Cooper Hewitt, NY will re-open its doors to the public on June 10th, 2021 with several exciting exhibitions on contemporary muslim fashion, works from iconic pattern designer Suzie Zuzek and street couture extraordinaire Willi Smith.

Masego Madzwamuse of NPR’s Goats and Soda presents an interview with Catherine McKinley on the release of her new book, The African Lookbook: A Visual History of 100 Years of African Women.

Over fifty works by weaver Kay Sekimachi will feature in upcoming solo show at BAMPFA, the UC Berkley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. Sekimachi brings weaving to life, transforming 2D surfaces to 3D sculptural objects.

In this article from Craftsman Quarterly we follow the paths of several individuals who represent a growing community of sewists, artists, makers and enthusiasts exploring historical fashion.

Recent article from the BBC explores the complicated and mysterious history of Dhaka Muslin, a sheer cotton textile that experienced global popularity before disappearing from production.

An article from Wallpaper* media highlights 6 contemporary textile artists from around the world who are inspiring and innovating in the world of fiber.

The Smithsonian Learning Lab has compiled an online archive of some of the most iconic patterns and designs of California Modernist Dorothy Wright Liebes.