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link to Lao Tai Textiles at Studio Naenna

Lao Tai Textiles at Studio Naenna

Patricia Cheesman spent most of her childhood in South East Asia, finished her schooling and studies in the UK and Europe, before returning to Asia with her husband in 1973. She was working for...

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link to Textile Encounters – Let’s Follow The Thread

Textile Encounters – Let’s Follow The Thread

Traditional Karen weaving from Laos, Thailand Starting a new project is always filled with expectation and just that little bit of nervous uncertainty. Almost like starting out on an adventurous...

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link to Threads Around The World

Threads Around The World

A Textile Book Review: Author: Deb Brandon Photographer: Joe Coca Publisher: Schiffer Publishers Format & layout: 180 x 254 mm (7" x 10") Hardcover 160 pages ISBN...

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link to Textile Encounters – Billie Zangewa

Textile Encounters – Billie Zangewa

The FNB Joburg Art Fair is one of Africa’s leading contemporary art fairs focusing on artists from the continent and diaspora. The 2018 edition, which took place in early September broke new ground...

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link to What Is A Basotho Blanket?

What Is A Basotho Blanket?

In the tiny Southern African country of Lesotho, there is a strong textile tradition that manifests in the Basotho Blanket. This flamboyant yet functional garment is iconic and in this post, I'll...

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link to Chiapas Textiles

Chiapas Textiles

Chiapas, Mexico’s southernmost state, bordering Guatemala, is a mountainous highland with dense rainforests dotted with Mayan archaeological sites and Spanish colonial towns. It is also home to...

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About Mr X Stitch

I'm Jamie Chalmers, aka Mr X Stitch, aka The Kingpin of Contemporary Embroidery, and I'm on a mission to change the way you think about embroidery.
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