Jun 14, 2020 | Community, Know Your Fabric
Charkha: The Wheel of Empowerment The author, Ojas of Gram Sewa Mandal, reflects on the meaning of spinning for the kattins (women spinners) who spin the charkha for a livelihood. The confidence, respect and ultimately the empowerment that come with spinning often...
Apr 26, 2018 | Know Your Fabric, Reflections
Kala cotton farmers and heritage crafts “Our trip to India, tracing our supply chain kicked off with 3 incredible days with one of our suppliers – Khamir -who are based in Bhuj. Khamir is an NGO that supports the local heritage crafts such as spinning...
Mar 27, 2018 | Know Your Fabric, Reflections
About ‘Weaving Stories’ Aaron Sinift (b’66) is an artist living and working in Beacon, NY. He has a BFA in painting from University of Iowa (96′) and an MFA from Boston University. He instigated the 5 Year Plan project 5 Year Plan.org to engage...
Feb 19, 2018 | Know Your Fabric, Reflections
About ‘Weaving Stories’ Aaron Sinift (b’66) is an artist living and working in Beacon, NY. He has a BFA in painting from University of Iowa (96′) and an MFA from Boston University. He instigated the 5 Year Plan project 5 Year Plan.org to engage...
Feb 14, 2018 | Know Your Fabric, Reflections
About ‘Weaving Stories’ Aaron Sinift (b ’66) is an artist living and working in Beacon, NY. He has a BFA in painting from University of Iowa (96′) and an MFA from Boston University. He instigated the 5 Year Plan project 5 Year Plan.org to...
Feb 5, 2018 | Know Your Fabric, Reflections
About ‘Weaving Stories’ Aaron Sinift (b ’66) is an artist living and working in Beacon, NY. He has a BFA in painting from the University of Iowa (96′) and an MFA from Boston University. He instigated the 5 Year Plan project 5 Year Plan.org to...
