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. You can also click here to view the virtual walkthrough of the physical gallery display.
Online catalog
The works below are included in the WARP Members’ Textile Exhibition. Click on the photos or titles for full descriptions and to purchase a textile.
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Amethyst Handwoven Necklace
SOLDArtist: Diva Chbeir Beirut, Lebanon Presented by Espace Fann
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Apkedo
SOLDArtist: Chapuchi Bobbo Ahiagble Denu, Ghana
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As Beautiful as a Quetzal
SOLDArtists: Weavers from San Juan Chamelco San Juan Chamelco, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala Presented by Kakaw Designs
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At Home
SOLDArtist: Kate Kilmurray California, USA
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BloodTooth
SOLDArtist: Katy Clements New York, USA
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Broken Twill Scarf
SOLDArtist: Vanina Bujalter Buenos Aires, Argentina Presented by Original Women LLC
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Ch’uspa
SOLDArtist: Narciza Cortez Huancarani, Bolivia Presented by PAZA
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Cyano-Geraniums
SOLDArtist: Christine LoFaso New Mexico, USA
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Cyano-Orchids
SOLDArtist: Christine LoFaso New Mexico, USA
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Dissolve
SOLDArtist: Adrienne Sloane Massachusetts, USA
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Forest Flower Silk/Cotton Caftan
SOLDArtist: Lola Faturoti Ondo, Nigeria – New York, USA Presented by Lola Faturoti Loves
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Guldasta (Bouquet of Flowers)
SOLDArtist: Ms. Rubina Begum Shaikh Aurangabad, India Presented by LoomKatha
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Handwoven Ribbon Necklace
SOLDArtist: Vanina Bujalter Buenos Aires, Argentina Presented by Original Women LLC
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Iberian Bounce
SOLDArtist: Naomi Tarantal New York, USA
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Ilala Palm Ukhamba
SOLDArtist: Mboli Sibiya Zulu Tribe, South Africa Presented by Baskets of Africa
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Inca Calendar
SOLDArtist: Fermin Aybar Ayacucho, Perú Presented by Ayni, Inc.
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Indigo: the Color of Calm
SOLDArtist: Kate Kilmurray California, USA
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Kavango Deep Makalani Bowl
SOLDArtist: Unnamed Kavango Weaver Kavango Tribe, Namibia Presented by Baskets of Africa
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Liberté Egalité
SOLDArtist: Karen Searle Minnesota, USA
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Man/Woman Healing Cloth
SOLDArtist: Nang Tiip Houaphan Province, Laos Presented by Above the Fray: Traditional Hilltribe Art
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Manta Cloth
SOLDArtist: Cecilia Martinez Guerrero, México and USA Presented by Artisans Beyond Borders
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Moroccan Teereera Rug
SOLDArtist: Aicha Seqqat N’kob, Morocco Presented by Cooperative Timnay des Tapis
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My Origins as an Indigenous Woman
SOLDArtist: Marta Lidia Churunel Chuacruz, Sololá, Guatemala Presented by Multicolores
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Natural Barkcloth and Raffia
SOLDArtists: Lesli Robertson, Paul Bukenya Katamiira, Grace Birungi Uganda Presented by Mekeka Designs
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Patzún Huipil
SOLDArtist: Florinda Queché Sir Patzún, Guatemala Presented by Friendship Bridge
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Pillow with Fes Embroidery
SOLDArtist: Fatima Benayad Sidi Kacem Zawiya, Morocco Presented by Cooperative Zawiya Embroidery Group
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Precious Uzbek-Nepali Necklace
SOLDArtist: Yasmine Dabbous Beirut, Lebanon Presented by Kinship Stories
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Red Huipil Four Cardinal Points
SOLDArtists: Marta Santiz Hernandez Magdalena Aldama, Chiapas, México Presented by Oaxaca Cultural Navigator LLC
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Red Poppies Felted on Black Silk
SOLDArtist: Zhanyl Sharshembieva Kyrgyzstan Presented by HoonArts Fair Trade
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Rwenzori Basket
SOLDArtist: Unnamed Batooro Weaver Batooro Tribe, Uganda Presented by Baskets of Africa
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Shaman Cloth or Ceremonial Wedding Blanket
SOLDArtist: Souksakhone Khakampanh Houaphan Province, Laos Presented by Above the Fray: Traditional Hilltribe Art
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Silk Shoulder Cloth
SOLDArtist: Sukkhavit Houaphan Province, Laos Presented by Above the Fray: Traditional Hilltribe Art
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Splash
SOLDArtist: Adrienne Sloane Massachusetts, USA
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Spring
SOLDArtist: Kate Kilmurray California, USA
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Stormy Weather
SOLDArtist: Erika Lewis Georgia, USA
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Story Reveal
SOLDArtist: Kat Novak Akron, Ohio
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Suklikpe
SOLDArtist: Chapuchi Bobbo Ahiagble Denu, Ghana $65 each placemat, 6 are available.
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Toku
SOLDArtist: Chapuchi Bobbo Ahiagble Denu, Ghana
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Traditional Pibiones Rug
SOLDArtists: Susanna Frongia, Isa Frongia, Anna Maria Pirastu Sardinia, Italy Presented by Sardinian Arts
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Traditional Pikbil Huipil
SOLDArtist: Leona Cuc San Juan Chamelco, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala Presented by Asociación de Desarrollo Ri Aj Poop B’atz’
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Upcycled Necktie Cuff
SOLDArtist: Tala Beydoun Beirut, Lebanon Presented by Espace Fann
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