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
Save the Date: WARP’s 2026 Annual Gathering
June 24-28, 2026 Save the date! WARP’s 2026 Annual Gathering is officially on the calendar. Join us at the University of Guelph in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. We’re delighted to be heading to Canada for the 2026 conference and can’t wait to gather in a new setting for learning, connection, and exchange.
Upcoming events
Networking Roundtable: Volunteering in Retirement to Support Artisans
Meet a Member: Fireside Chat with Margaret MacSems
Conoce a Nuestros Miembros: Fireside Chat con Margaret MacSems
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
Tours by Sharon
We offer small group tours focusing on culture/arts/textiles for those wanting a non-touristy “travel experience”. Various regions in Mexico and Guatemala.
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
Child Street Sellers – To Buy or Not to Buy
You are near a marketplace somewhere you have not been before, and almost inevitably are greeted (or accosted) by children of any age wanting to sell you something. Do they get to go to school? Just asking can be good, as it shows that someone who cares is watching. But it does not guarantee that the answers you get will be the truth. I have lived in Guatemala for 26 years now, and I want to share the bare bones outlines of three street selling kids I have known.
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