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Our mission is to educate and promote all aspects of the natural fiber industry with special emphasis on sustainable practices and responsible use of natural resources throughout the world. We believe fibers represent an important chapter not only to artisans and cultural development, but an increasing sensitivity to environmental impact as well.
Spring Pattern Feature:
Create this unique “Goat Love” sweater made from 100% American cashmere from Black Locust Farm
Create this unique “Goat Love” sweater made from 100% American cashmere from Black Locust Farm
Knitting Patterns Summer 2010 Issue
Come with us as we travel from the Arctic to Arequipa going behind the scenes with Fernando Alvarez into the world of qiviuk. Then take an exotic journey through Gujarat, India with the Rabari shepherds who still weave many traditional woolen items. And finally, celebrate one of the most exciting chapters in the American fiber industry with the first fiber farm CSA (Community Shared Agriculture). Come join the herd on Facebook as Linda Cortright travels to Yushu, China where a factory that once made yak rugs is now serving as a relief camp for earthquake victims. We hope you will tune in for some incredible updates.
From the Ice Age to New Age
Most people within the natural fiber community are familiar with qiviuk. They know it’s softer than cashmere, warmer than wool, and adored by royalty around the globe. But do they know about Fernando Alvarez, the man who has introduced qiviuk to the world, and who has an exclusive agreement with the Inuvialuits to make sure that the qiviuk is sustainably harvested and continues to benefit the aboriginal community. Fiber, Farm, and Family
It wasn’t that long ago that Susan Gibbs was behind the camera as a television producer for CBS. Today, she is both behind and in front of the camera at Juniper Moon Farm where she is building a new chapter in the American fiber industry supported by her “family” of shareholders around the country keeping them up to date with her 24/7 live “Lamb Cam.” The news from Juniper Moon is definitely something to get wild about, not only to keep natural fibers growing but American farmland green as well. On the Road Again
They travel by camel in long flowing skirts , anklets made of silver, along with turbans and tattoos. They are the Rabari, the largest group of nomads in India who are facing increasing pressure from the government to tame their nomadic ways. Sabahar
More than 1000 years ago, silk was such a precious commodity garments from the Orient were unraveled and rewoven into traditional dress. The “recycled” silk was considered so precious, there was actually a royal appointment called the “Keeper of the Silk Caves” where the thread was securely stored. Considered the cradle of civilization, Ethiopia They travel by camel in long flowing skirts , anklets made of silver, along with turbans and tattoos. They are the Rabari, the largest group of nomads in India who are facing increasing pressure from the government to tame their nomadic ways.