Knitting, Weaving, and Textile Crafts in Cultural Identity

Knitting, Weaving, and Textile Crafts in Cultural Identity

The Thread of Culture: A Global Perspective Textiles have been integral to human civilization for millennia. From the richly woven Andean garments of the Inca to the elaborate ikat patterns of Southeast Asia, textile crafts are not merely utilitarian—they are cultural archives. In many indigenous societies, the act of creating fabric is inseparable from storytelling, … Read more