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
Support Artisan-Led Change: Give to WARP’s Grant Fundraiser by March 31
WARP’s Artisan Grant Program supports textile artisans and their communities by offering small grants that preserve cultural heritage and foster economic independence. Now, with $5,000 in matching funds available through March 31, your gift can help us reach even more artisans in 2026.
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.
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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
New Pathways to Enterprise
New Pathways is dedicated to improving the lives of women and their families living in impoverished communities in the Philippines. Our Learning to Livelihood nurtures the development of artisan groups engaged in a range of textiles creation and enhancements.
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.
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Having Fun in Ontario – June 24 – 28, 2026
While WARP Gatherings are a lot about learning, we also plan in some serious fun, both textile and non-textile related. This year we are taking that a step further. We have three field trips scheduled for Field Trip Friday, AND some ideas for designing your own adventures that day, AND a great list of things you can do to explore SE Ontario before or after the Gathering.
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