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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

2025 Annual Meeting

Threads of Legacy: Weaving Hope, Tradition, and Justice in the U.S. South
June 4-8 – Tuscaloosa, Alabama
In-person registration deadline is May 12, 2025

Join Weave a Real Peace for our 2025 Annual Meeting as we explore the rich and complex textile traditions of the U.S. South. From the Freedom Quilting Bee to the iconic Gee’s Bend quilts, we’ll uncover stories of resilience, creativity, and community. Engage in thought-provoking discussions, field trips to historic sites, and collaborative learning to honor the past while weaving a connected, just, and peaceful future. Registration is now open!


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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

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

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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