Sustainability Education

PGHW member Gigi Matthews’ is known for her sustainable fiber resources. Here is a list of resources she has given in many of her national talks. This is from a list originally posted on the MAFA (Mid-Atlantic Fiber Assoc.) site. 

The Big Picture
https://www.unep.org/
https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/

Traditional sustainability
https://handwovenmagazine.com/sakiori-rag-weaving/
https://weavearealpeace.org/

Suggested reading: Journals and Books
https://www.tatter.org/
https://www.amazon.com/Raw-Material-Working-Wool-West/dp/0870719513
https://www.amazon.com/Women-Artisans-Morocco-Their-Stories/dp/0999051717
https://weavespindye.org

Support your local farmer
https://www.smiling-dog-farm.com/
https://www.winterspastfarm.com/
https://www.livestockconservancy.org/
https://fibershed.org/
https://livestockconservancy.org/index.php/involved/internal/SE2

New fibers and processes
https://www.cooperhewitt.org/
https://oakandlaureldrygoods.com/
https://www.algaeing.com/
https://www.ananas-anam.com/
https://www.viennatextilelab.at
https://www.ted.com/talks/hans_rosling_the_best_stats_you_ve_ever_seen

Natural Dyeing
https://www.mycopigments.com/
https://maiwa.com/