Marla Mallett Textiles

antique tribal oriental rugs, kilims and tapestries. Ethnic textiles from around the world

East West Kimono Gallery

Japanese vintage kimono and obi

Biji Living Arts

traditional Asian textiles, especially from Bali, Java and Sumatra. Catalogue and informative articles.

Dance in Light: Xhosa Textiles and Beadwork

online archive of an exhibition at the Axis Gallery, New York

sampler of indigenous Mayan textiles and weaving

from the Museo Ixchel, Guatemala City

Religious Costume & Clothing Links at The Costumer's Manifesto

clothing styles and philosophies of the world's religions

Threads of Life - Exotic Handcrafted Textiles from Indonesia

trades natural-dyed, handmade, contemporary textiles to sustain the traditional textile culture

Akan Cloth Symbols

explores this 'powerful expressive medium of communication'

Ethnic Costume Links

traditional and national costume world-wide from costumes.org

Macedonian Folk Embroidery

many clear, detailed images, with information about stitch techniques for each piece

The Art of Kuba Weaving: Suggested Reading

resource for the study of Kuba raffia cloth

Textile & Art Publications

publisher of specialist titles on historical textile art

Adire African Textiles

London-based importers of fairly traded hand-made African textiles. Some information about how the cloths are produced.

The Art of Being Kuna

molas from the National Museum of the American Indian - close-ups, front and back views

QuiltEthnic.com

art, craft and textile traditions of diverse ethnic groups, contemporary and historical perspectives

TAI Gallery/Textile Arts, Santa Fe New Mexico

antique textiles and Japanese baskets

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