The WARP Blog

So many WARP members are also authors who have published amazing books and documentaries.
There are many stories of members involved with communities around the world and we can actually travel through their books: From Guatemala, Peru and México to Vietnam, Morocco, India and much more.
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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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I have wanted to visit Bhutan ever since it opened its doors to tourism in 1974. I was drawn by the “Shangri-la” allure of this remote Buddhist kingdom on the southern slopes of the eastern Himalayas that considers Gross National Happiness more important than Gross National Product. It remained on my must-visit list for decades, but there was always another destination that beckoned first.
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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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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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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.

We asked two of our members who have fair trade stores, Board member Emily Huber and Administrative Assistant Lindsay Woodruff, five questions interesting to anyone thinking to help artisans with sales. The answers may inspire shop owners with ideas for what to carry, groups of artisans thinking about what to make, and even shoppers trying to decide what to buy for someone. 
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As a member of the Networking Roundtable Committee, I had the opportunity to introduce Karl Aspelund. I was rather intrigued by him as he had written his PhD Thesis on Icelandic dress, and it so happens my paternal grandmother was Icelandic.  In a preparatory meeting I asked him about his heritage.  It turns out he is indeed born in Iceland…
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