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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

WARP’s Online International Textile Auction

WARP’s highly anticipated International Textile Auction is here! This year’s online auction includes over 230 items from all over the world. Bidding will close on Sunday, November 16th at 9 pm US Eastern Standard Time.

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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

Sharing the Dream in Guatemala

Sharing the Dream in Guatemala promotes sustainable fair trade through fair wages and workshops to partner artisans whose products are sold in our retail locations, wholesale, and online.

Featured member publication

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

Offer Experiences that Last a Lifetime: Last Minute Christmas Shopping that Supports Local Artisans

Finding unique gifts and having them shipped and ready for Christmas can be a challenge. But maybe we can turn that last-minute panic into a meaningful gifting experience. Experiences can feel comforting and less stressful. The art of slow living in a world full of rush. Maybe we can turn “slow fashion” into “slow gifting” and give someone an experience that will remind them of that. To be more mindful and less stressed.
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