Jaipur Conference: Perspectives on Khadi as an Ethical Movement

Feb 7, 2021 | Events, Reflections

Laurence Sewell reflect on his experience of the International Conference on Globalisation of Khadi- Jaipur. This is the fourth in our series of blogs on the conference. Photo: Erna Janine Kok/Freeweaver Saori Studio Encompassing the Breadth of the Movement It was a...

Bengala Dye Workshop

Sep 3, 2020 | Community, Events

Erna Janine of Freeweaver Saori Studio reflects on her experiences of the Festival of Natural Fibres 2019. Janine facilitated the event and led a Bengala Dye workshop. Festival of Natural Fibres 2019 On a quiet Saturday last November, I was excited to once again help...

Spinning a Yarn: Clicks that Tell a Tale

Jul 8, 2020 | Community, Events

Rose quietly moved around the festival venue, a heritage iron forgery in London. Capturing the mood and sights of the day with her camera. A few felt her presence, but she made our collective experience memorable with her photos. Images with stories and stories within...

Weaving from Within: Narratives from Kutch

Jun 29, 2020 | Community, Events

A Digital Satsang: Weaving for Hope It is a season for digital events; beginning to lose its lustre. I was a bit hesitant to log in for an event on weaving and bhanjan mandlis hosted by Khamir. I am glad I did. It was a genuine dialogue, not a repetition of...

Festival of Natural Fibres 2019

May 29, 2020 | Events

The Festival of Natural Fibres 2019 was organised at Craft Central. This event brought together fashion and textiles designers and sustainability experts. People who source natural fibres for themselves and their businesses also joined the event. The venue in London’s...

Reflections on organising the Festival

May 29, 2020 | Events

Background The Festival of Natural Fibres 2019 was organised at Craft Central. This event brought together fashion and textiles designers and sustainability experts. Those who are looking to learn about and source natural fibres – for themselves and their...