Networking Roundtable: Power of the Textile Community – Stories from the Trenches
April 29, 2025
Join WARP for our new monthly members program! In January, we began a series of Networking Roundtable online discussion groups for members on Zoom. The goal is to give members an opportunity to network and discuss topics of interest that advance WARP’s overall mission.
One of the things WARP members always report they value about their WARP membership is the community it brings together. Our networking roundtable this month will be to shine a light on the everyday stories of how textiles bring people together and the value that they get from that community.
Facilitator:
Rikki Quintana founded HoonArts Fair Trade in a leap of faith, after retiring from her law career. Starting from “zero” as the first to build a US market for Tajikistani handicrafts, HoonArts is now a verified fair trade business, working with artisan groups in 3 Central Asian countries. She also leads tours to Central Asia. HoonArts is helping to empower over 100 artisans, mostly rural women. Rikki is passionate about using her long-term partnerships with master artists to open a doorway to this region, and give her clients unique and personalized products, travel, and educational experiences they can’t get anywhere else.
Members-only Event
This event is open to WARP members only. If you’re not a member, join WARP today!