WARP is a catalyst for improving the quality of life of textile artisans worldwide.
We are an inclusive global network of individuals and organizations who value the social, cultural, historic, artistic, and economic importance of textile arts.
We believe textiles are fundamental to the human experience and reflect a community’s culture
Register now for WARP’s 2024 Annual Meeting!
May 15 – 18, 2024 (Both In-Person and Live Streaming) We’re thrilled to invite you to WARP’s 2024 Annual Meeting, where members gather for learning, camaraderie, and networking. This year’s meeting will be held in Golden, Colorado May 15-18th. We have an exciting lineup of speakers from the region’s textile community, and a number of fun networking opportunities including our annual Welcome Circle, live auction and fashion show, international marketplace, and discussion groups. Join us!
Upcoming events
Continuing Textile Traditions in Chiapas: Weaving for Justice
April 20, 2024 (Virtual Event) – Weaving for Justice is an all-volunteer organization with its roots in the anthropological fieldwork in the 1980s in Chiapas, Mexico of co-founder, Christine Eber. The speakers will share their perspectives on what it means to stand in solidarity with Maya students and weavers in defense of their right to live with dignity in their home communities and countries.
We believe cross-cultural exchange enriches the lives of individuals in the global textile community and promotes positive change
Our work supporting textile communities around the world is made possible by the generosity of donors like you.
We believe networking and sharing information facilitates constructive action
Featured member business
Oaxaca Cultural Navigator LLC
Small group textile tours take you to remote Mexican weaving and artisan villages in Oaxaca, Chiapas, Michoacán and more. We go deep to give you connection, understanding, and an amazing personal experience.
Featured member publication
Faces of Tradition: Weaving Elders of the Andes
By Nilda Callañaupa Álvarez, Christine Franquemont and Joe Coca. The powerful visual expressions of Joe Coca’s photographs introduce dozens of elder weavers and the landscapes that they occupy in the Cusco region of the Peruvian Andes. A revealing cultural study presents personal stories and deep insight into time-honored textile traditions.
Latest blog post
Coming to the WARP Meeting? Here are some fun things to do in Colorado
We are often told that the PLACE of the WARP meeting is an important factor in people’s decision to attend the meeting. Colorado is a GREAT place to live or visit, and we want to share a few of the many options available while you are there. Keep in mind that Colorado in May can be sunny and warm or deliver snow. INGLÉS/ESPAÑOL
Recent event recording
Meet a Member: Fireside Chat with Eric Chávez Santiago
April 9 & 10, 2024 (Virtual Event) – MEMBERS ONLY. Eric Chávez Santiago was born in Teotitlan del Valle, he is part of the fourth generation of weavers in his family and has been involved in the textile world since 2002. His professional work experience is in the fields of natural dyes, education programs for artisans and coordination of exhibitions in museums and galleries. INGLÉS/ESPAÑOL