Threads of Connection: Recent Fiber Works by Members of WARP
Kent State University Downtown Gallery, Kent, Ohio
With over 500 WARP members living and working in textile communities around the world, this exhibition showcases a diversity of artistic creations and traditions from Argentina, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Laos, Lebanon, Mexico, Morocco, Uganda, the United States, and more.
The exhibition was displayed at the Kent State University Downtown Gallery in Kent, Ohio, where we held WARP’s 2023 Annual Meeting. Although the physical exhibition is no longer on display, you can view the textiles included in the exhibition via the online catalog below.
Online catalog
The works below are included in the WARP Members’ Textile Exhibition. Click on the photos or titles for full descriptions and more images.
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Amethyst Handwoven Necklace
$80.00 Artist: Diva Chbeir Beirut, Lebanon Presented by Espace FannRead more -
Apkedo
$100.00 Artist: Chapuchi Bobbo Ahiagble Denu, GhanaRead more -
As Beautiful as a Quetzal
$375.00 Artists: Weavers from San Juan Chamelco San Juan Chamelco, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala Presented by Kakaw DesignsRead more -
At Home
$40.00 Artist: Kate Kilmurray California, USARead more -
BloodTooth
NFS Artist: Katy Clements New York, USARead more -
Broken Twill Scarf
$165.00 Artist: Vanina Bujalter Buenos Aires, Argentina Presented by Original Women LLCRead more -
Ch’uspa
$105.00 Artist: Narciza Cortez Huancarani, Bolivia Presented by PAZARead more -
Cyano-Geraniums
$375.00 Artist: Christine LoFaso New Mexico, USARead more -
Cyano-Orchids
$375.00 Artist: Christine LoFaso New Mexico, USARead more -
Dissolve
NFS Artist: Adrienne Sloane Massachusetts, USARead more -
Forest Flower Silk/Cotton Caftan
$300.00 Artist: Lola Faturoti Ondo, Nigeria – New York, USA Presented by Lola Faturoti LovesRead more -
Guldasta (Bouquet of Flowers)
$140.00 Artist: Ms. Rubina Begum Shaikh Aurangabad, India Presented by LoomKathaRead more -
Handwoven Ribbon Necklace
$125.00 Artist: Vanina Bujalter Buenos Aires, Argentina Presented by Original Women LLCRead more -
Iberian Bounce
NFS Artist: Naomi Tarantal New York, USARead more -
Ilala Palm Ukhamba
$170.00 Artist: Mboli Sibiya Zulu Tribe, South Africa Presented by Baskets of AfricaRead more -
Inca Calendar
$325.00 Artist: Fermin Aybar Ayacucho, Perú Presented by Ayni, Inc.Read more -
Indigo: the Color of Calm
$40.00 Artist: Kate Kilmurray California, USARead more -
Kavango Deep Makalani Bowl
$143.00 Artist: Unnamed Kavango Weaver Kavango Tribe, Namibia Presented by Baskets of AfricaRead more -
Liberté Egalité
$1,800.00 Artist: Karen Searle Minnesota, USARead more -
Man/Woman Healing Cloth
NFS Artist: Nang Tiip Houaphan Province, Laos Presented by Above the Fray: Traditional Hilltribe ArtRead more -
Manta Cloth
NFS Artist: Cecilia Martinez Guerrero, México and USA Presented by Artisans Beyond BordersRead more -
Moroccan Teereera Rug
NFS Artist: Aicha Seqqat N’kob, Morocco Presented by Cooperative Timnay des TapisRead more -
My Origins as an Indigenous Woman
$725.00 Artist: Marta Lidia Churunel Chuacruz, Sololá, Guatemala Presented by MulticoloresRead more -
Natural Barkcloth and Raffia
$125.00 Artists: Lesli Robertson, Paul Bukenya Katamiira, Grace Birungi Uganda Presented by Mekeka DesignsRead more -
Patzún Huipil
NFS Artist: Florinda Queché Sir Patzún, Guatemala Presented by Friendship BridgeRead more -
Pillow with Fes Embroidery
NFS Artist: Fatima Benayad Sidi Kacem Zawiya, Morocco Presented by Cooperative Zawiya Embroidery GroupRead more -
Precious Uzbek-Nepali Necklace
$185.00 Artist: Yasmine Dabbous Beirut, Lebanon Presented by Kinship StoriesRead more -
Red Huipil Four Cardinal Points
$495.00 Artists: Marta Santiz Hernandez Magdalena Aldama, Chiapas, México Presented by Oaxaca Cultural Navigator LLCRead more -
Red Poppies Felted on Black Silk
$115.00 Artist: Zhanyl Sharshembieva Kyrgyzstan Presented by HoonArts Fair TradeRead more -
Rwenzori Basket
$114.00 Artist: Unnamed Batooro Weaver Batooro Tribe, Uganda Presented by Baskets of AfricaRead more -
Shaman Cloth or Ceremonial Wedding Blanket
$1,125.00 Artist: Souksakhone Khakampanh Houaphan Province, Laos Presented by Above the Fray: Traditional Hilltribe ArtRead more -
Silk Shoulder Cloth
$195.00 Artist: Sukkhavit Houaphan Province, Laos Presented by Above the Fray: Traditional Hilltribe ArtRead more -
Splash
NFS Artist: Adrienne Sloane Massachusetts, USARead more -
Spring
$40.00 Artist: Kate Kilmurray California, USARead more -
Stormy Weather
NFS Artist: Erika Lewis Georgia, USARead more -
Story Reveal
$100.00 Artist: Kat Novak Akron, OhioRead more -
Suklikpe
$65.00 Artist: Chapuchi Bobbo Ahiagble Denu, Ghana $65 each placemat, 6 are available.Read more -
Toku
$100.00 Artist: Chapuchi Bobbo Ahiagble Denu, GhanaRead more -
Traditional Pibiones Rug
NFS Artists: Susanna Frongia, Isa Frongia, Anna Maria Pirastu Sardinia, Italy Presented by Sardinian ArtsRead more -
Traditional Pikbil Huipil
$210.00 Artist: Leona Cuc San Juan Chamelco, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala Presented by Asociación de Desarrollo Ri Aj Poop B’atz’Read more -
Upcycled Necktie Cuff
$50.00 Artist: Tala Beydoun Beirut, Lebanon Presented by Espace FannRead more