Adire African Textiles: We want to share our love of masterpieces of African textile art with you. Information about and an opportunity to purchase fine examples of a wide range of African textiles including Adire, Adinkra, Akwete, Aso-oke, Bogolan, Ewe, Kente, Kuba, and Nupe.
If you are in the United Kingdom why not visit us in London's famous Portobello Road

African Crafts: A web site dedicated to bringing the arts and the artisans of Africa online. online shops: craftspeople: artists: designers: and more…

* Alpaca Acres Farm: Stratford, Ontario. Visiting the Stratford Festival or Antiqueing in Shakespeare, stop in and see our Alpaca Elegance Collection of Accessories & Unique hand made items. Farm visits are welcome.

The Blue Ridge Soap Shed: Spruce Pine, North Carolina. We make soap for everybody! Featuring more than 100 varieties of handmade soap!

Arriero Zapotec Rugs: Each Zapotec rug is made by hand and features a special design. Our collection of tapates are suitable for wall hangings, place-mats, area rugs, hall runners, and small rugs for entry ways and other decorative uses. Pantaleon Ruiz Martinez, Teotitlan Del Valle, Oaxaca, Mexico.

* Aurora Artisanal Handwovens: Stump Creek, Pennsylvania. On my site you will only find items of practical value such as scarves and shawls. I fashion each item by hand, doing all of the work myself, using high quality commercial yarns. Jill Holod

The Black Lamb: Specializing in one-of-a-kind items, we feature quality hand crafts. Browse through our online shop. We hope that you enjoy viewing our products and look forward to seeing you at our shop, online or in person, in the future.

* Cedarview Farms; in Courtright,ON, Canada, our sheep are free to roam on a pesticide-free pasture while soaking up the Southern Ontario sun.Our hormone-free lamb, beef and poultry products are sure to satisfy any dining experience. Our wool batts are ideal for any quilting project. Our washable sheepskins are sure to bring comfort to anyone!

Celerina's ( Martinez) Rugs Hand-made Zapotec wool rugs from Mexico. We have created this web site to promote Zapotec rugs and to educate people about the underlying Zapotec culture and long tradition of weaving.

Charm Woven Labels; "The Finishing Touch"; A distintive label for every need.

Christa Gupta: The Flying Shuttle - Offering handwoven chenille scarves online, by phone, or by mail. Available in 40 brilliant color combinations. Plus, view 8 different ways to wear a scarf and learn how to care for a chenille scarf.

Art by Derek McCrea - Lighthouse, flower, barn and landscape watercolor, oil and acrylic paintings and pen and ink drawings.

FD: Woven Articles by Fatima Dias: Pefferlaw, Ontario, by Lake Simcoe. Pure Corriedale Sheep Wool for your Knitting, Weaving and Spinning projects. The wool is bright, dense, bulky and soft-handling. Wool and Colours have always been my passion! Colours! the breed is Corriedale from South America.

* Gypsy Caravan Fabrics: Arlington, WA: an online fabric store and renaissance fabric, vestment brocade supplier. We offer fabric by the yard and at discount and wholesale prices. Cotton fabric, polyester fabric, brocade fabric, velvet fabric, wool fabric, linen fabric, satin fabric, vestment brocade, liturgical brocade, ecclesiastical brocade, hemp fabric, SCA trim, renaissance and medieval trim. We also offer do-it-yourself items, such as studs and leather stamp set tools. Take a look at the 'links' too - WOW!

Fred S. Ullom: Handweaver of tartan scarves and afghans. All of my scarves and many of my throws are woven in authentic Scottish tartan designs. I am a member of the Scottish Tartan Authority and have access to all the registered patterns.

Her Castle Tapestry - sells fine quality Tapestry Wall Hangings.

Wall Tapestries - Large selection of domestic and imported fine quality tapestry wall hangings to accent your wall décor.

Jane Evans: "Places of Peace": Textile Landscapes of Beauty and Tranquilty. Textile Artist, Author, Teacher.

Jane Porter of Alexandria Textiles, Inc. in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, just north of Wilmington, Delaware.

Janet Dawson, A Weaver of Cloth (& baskets!) has been selling her handwoven accessories, home furnishings, and baskets around Canada and the U.S. since 1995. She creates her one of a kind, handcrafted items at home at Peepers Bog, on beautiful Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Homegrown Handcrafted is a cottage industry which is literally "sheep to shawl". I raise the sheep and angora rabbits, shear the wool or pluck the angora hair, process the fiber into yarn, and then create the finished product, be it mittens, earwarmer, scarf, critter or rug. I do custom spinning of cat and dog hair.  I have also added the free pattern for my Knitted felted hat. Also I am the contact person for the Dyed in the Wool Spinners, Aitkin, Minnesota. Dianne Fulton, Aitkin, Minnesota.

House of Scotland: the traditional and non traditional quality products from the nation of Scotland. What we show here is a sample of some of the products from a wide range available and we invite your inquiries for any Scottish goods or service.

Kihalani Tropicals, Laupahoehoe,HI: Hawaiian Lauhala Weaving Materials from Kihalani Tropicals: The Hala Tree (or Pandanus) has been an important part of Polynesian culture as well as Polynesian craft for centuries. Lauhala (leaves of the Hala) have been used by the Hawaiian people since ancient times in many ways; roofing materials, floor coverings, bedding mats, clothing, sails for boats and for baskets of many kinds.

KoaB: Hawaiian Handweaving, in Kihei on Maui. Koa B is as unique as the island on which it resides, priding itself on being the only weaving establishment in Hawaii. We have created unique handwoven designs that capture the exotic nature of the most stunning island in the world, each piece certain to be a lasting treasure.

Charm Woven Labels; "The Finishing Touch"; A distintive label for every need.

Heirloom Woven Labels: Whether it is your creation or your possession, label it with 100 percent woven fabric labels of the highest quality.

Laura Fry Weaving Studio: Quality Hand Weaving from Prince George, British Columbia.
Laura weaves mainly household textiles, but also accepts special commissions for ethnic dance costumes, weaves yardage for a fashion designer, and explores the possibilities of cloth construction making clothing for herself.

Laurie dill-Kocher: Fine Art Textiles - Made by Hand; Available Work, Work In Progress, Care of Tapestries.

Libeco-Lagae: Belgian Linen Weavers: the artisans of Libeco·Lagae have been working passionately with linen for many years. Today, we export linen textiles and finished products the world over.

The Linen House Online, Belgium, is an independent organization whose mission is to distribute quality linen at competitive prices with the Net as the sole distribution channel.

Lisa McCoy's Wicker: Restoration and Seat Weaving, in Muskoka, Ont. - Caning - Splinting - Rush -; Canoe Seats Rewoven; Repairs to all types of Wicker Old & New!!

* LisaPetersArt, Closter, New Jersey. Handmade one of kind buttons, beads and pendants.

Louise French, Handweaver: St. Paul, Minnesota. Handwoven Fashions and Accessories; Weaving Instruction; Sewing with handwoven fabric; Fiber art. Top quality wool, silk, cotton, linen, and chenille clothing, scarves, table linen

Peter MacDonald: Tartan Design & Consultancy, Crieff, Perthshire. UK. Peter MacDonald's Tartan Design & Consultancy Studio which specialises in all aspects of tartan, Highland Dress and related subjects.

Marion's Place: All handmade items listed here are original designs made by Marion. Many of the items are hand spun and/or hand woven and would make a wonderful heirloom gift for a special person.

Marla Mallett: Textiles. Our gallery specializes in antique Oriental tribal rugs, kilims and bags, but also features tapestries, embroideries and other textile art. We offer unique, collectible textiles at modest prices. Wonderful site!!

Marni Martin is a tapestry artist living in Huntsville, Ontario. In the greatest sense of the word, weaving is the act of giving order and purpose to the chaos of loose ends. Whether it is creating a tapestry or weaving cloth, the craft has remained basically unchanged throughout history. Much of the work that Marni creates is done on commission.

MeinkeToy! Contemporary Tassels, Pillows and Fiber Arts , in Troy Michigan, just north of Detroit. The business started out making pillows in different shapes, like stars, moons, cones, pyramids. Soon after it grew into tassels and then creative windows and more fiber art. MeinkeToy creations are individually handmade and designed by Debra Meinke.

Molly V. Manaugh: "A Tartan Weaver".. Specializing in Scottish Tartan weaving in Fairbanks, Alaska.The majority of my work is custom made. However, I usually have some completed pieces available at any given time. I currently work with merino wool and pearl cotton with the exception of the baby blankets, which are 100% washable wool. Pillow covers are fully lined.

Mountainspun Shetland Sheep Farm & Fiber Art Studio Supply: Wilmington VT. Shetland Sheep, VT Maple Triangle Looms, Fleece, Roving, Handspun Artesian Yarns, Knit Kits, Handwoven blankets from our own organicly raised and spun fibers, ewenique gifts to wear, accessorize and enjoy in your home. Spinning, triangle weaving lessons and Sheep by appointment.

Needle Felting: The otherworldly expressions on the faces of these wooly creatures haunt me. Ayala Talpai said "I don't add the spark of life--that white dot--to their eyes until last or their stare at me while I am needling their magic parts." That is how felt creatures are formed--by poking the wool into place with a felting needle. She gives classes on making dolls and rugs, but that has not lessened the demand for her original pieces, which are more art than toy.

Northland Woolens: Handmade Knitwear. We are a small farm nestled in the middle of Minnesota that specializes in wool and angora blend handspun to produce knit garments.

Notah Dineh Trading Company: Home of the largest known Two Grey Hills rug. Notah Dineh specializes in unique Native American Art.

Owen Sound Artists' Co-op: Discover the artistry of the Grey and Bruce Counties of southern Ontario at the Owen Sound Artists' Co-op. The unique and personal gifts hand-crafted by our artists reflect the creativity of the thriving arts community in our region. Our store is located at The Grey County Mall, Owen Sound, Ontario.

* Pam Pawl textiles: Sherman Mill, Phila., PA. I maintain a studio at Sherman Mills in Philadelphia where I produce limited edition scarves, shawls and blankets. I specialize in hand dyed yarns and multi-harness loom structures to create fabrics that are not only functional but also show a sense of movement through structure and color. I conduct studio classes in weaving , dyeing and design as well as teach workshops for conferences and guilds. I am also a regular teacher at the Phila. Guild of Handweavers.

RibbonWeaver: Historically, ribbons have been used as trimmings -- folded, pleated, stitched, gathered and wired - and woven together as decorative inserts on clothing, and for blankets, pillows, book covers and purses. Commissions are accepted if currently available work does not meet your needs. Sally Shore, Locust Valley, NY.

Rio Grande Textiles: A Tapestry Gallery located in Chimayo, New Mexico, specializing in handwoven wool products using natural dyes, custom-dyed yarns, handspun yarns, and the traditional Rio Grande weaving styles, including furniture throws, purses, coats and vests and unique, award-winning works of art for the walls. We work with homeowners and decorators to make custom rugs and upholstery. You are invited to browse a large group of textiles. Give us a call on our Toll Free number, or e-mail us with purchase requests or questions.

Rugging With Julie: Scandinavian Loop Woven Rag Rug Kits.

Shalin Craft has most exquisite and unique collection of handmade articles including a section on weaving. Crafted by traditional village and tribal artisans of India. Each work presented here is unique & handmade. Discover the authentic Indian objets d'art.

Sheila O’Hara: the latest incarnation of the Sheila O'Hara Website. The Flockettes, BMW-driving Dogs, Cactus waiters, and all of Sheila's other fiber fantasies have returned to the web after a long hiatus. If you happen to be interested in current works for sale, or unique handmade jewelry with O'Hara images, click on the Market located on the navigation bar.

Susan Snover, Seattle artist, produces a palette of handwoven household items, both beautiful and functional. Custom weaves cotton or wool rag rugs, up to 10 feet wide and any length. Susan recycles textiles into wonderful floor coverings.

Tapestries, Belgian Tapestries,Wall Hangings: These beautiful tapestries have a unique and extraordinary quality. Tapestry wall hangings are a precious possession and a cherished family heirloom due to their timeless quality and fine design detail. Explore our interesting collection of tapestry handbags, tapestry cushion covers and other tapestry products for residential and official settings.

Taipeis Gael Teo: We are a group of tapestry artists from Co Dongal in Ireland. There are 3 artists who work together weaving and we also provide courses during the summer months or at other times throughout the year to interested groups and individuals.

The Tassel Magic™ : Looking for ways to embellish and improve my handwoven designs and projects? Introducing the award winning Tassel Magic™ by Ingenuity Unlimited . The ultimate tassel and fringe making tool for creating custom home décor quickly and easily! Kathleen MacTaggart, Los Angeles, CA., is the inventor of Tassel Magic™.

Teresa A. O'Neill - The Anansi Weavery is located in the village of Alert Bay,situated on a small island off the northern tip of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Can. and specializes in quality hand-woven tapestries, rugs and wall-hangings.

Bill Rafnel - The Loominary, CA "The damask weave structure and block designs provide the basis for my pieces. We live within structure and yet our spirits seem to lift ever upward through the fabric of our time." -Bill Rafnel- (Beautiful weavings!!)

Tapestries & Wall Decor: European Woven, from The Tapestry Standard. Handmade, European wall tapestries to accent your home decor. Imported from Italy, France and Belgium these pieces are high quality woven wall hangings that will give your home a unique touch.

Threads of Joy specializes in unique and custom handwoven wool or rag rugs, and saddle blankets. All of Joy's rugs and blankets are original designs. Located in Ojai, California, nestled in the foothills of the Los Padres National Forest, many of her colors and designs are inspired by the natural beauty surrounding Ojai. The home reflects a person's special preference in decorating and comfort. Threads of Joy welcomes custom orders for individualized designs, colors, and sizes of rugs, and would be happy to design that special rug.

Ulrika Leander, Contemporary Tapestry Weaving: Oak Ridge, TN. Each tapestry I have woven represents a confluence of ideas and inspirations between my client and myself. They also represent my own design imperative: to make certain that the final tapestry fulfills the client's expectations for a work of enduring beauty and worth. And, for me, the tapestries represent the satisfying twin process of collaboration and creation.

VERMIRO TAPESTRIES: Handwoven Original Design Tapestries by Vera L Hazelgrove, ADELAIDE, Sth Australia. I look forward to new and wonderful things happening in my design world, in the near future. To find out anything you need to know about buying a tapestry. Vera L Hazelgrove

WEAVERLILI's MINIATURES: Original handwoven miniatures appropriate for dollhouses. These are for the collector of fine items. Mini spinning wheels, sewing machines, handwoven rugs, decorated beds, coverlets.

Dollhouse Miniature Looms: These miniature dollhouse weaving looms are totally handcrafted by me in 1:12 scale (1 inch = 1 foot) which also include a bench, shuttle and are dressed with some of my weaving. No less than 104 pieces of wood are used in cherry, mahogany or walnut. To preserve the beauty of the wood, only a coat of Watco oil was used in the finish.

The Weaving Room: A few precisely chosen cuts yield elegant hand-woven garments that flow graciously with the human form. At Susan Lilly's studio she creates jackets, coats and original patterns that incorporate her construction method.

Weave Works: Monmouth, Maine. My name is Lynne Chick, I had been self-employed as an upholsterer/decorator for 11 years, and due to a lack of someone to help me truck furniture to and from customer's homes, I decided to find something I could do by myself so I started a small weaving business. As you visit and revisit this site, you will see an ever changing array of hand wovens to choose from to purchase.

Weevings: miniature handwovens by Bonni Backe, Igma Fellow. Weevings specializes in fine quality miniature handwovens, including coverlets, table cloths, tea towels, blankets, afghans, rugs and stair runners.

Weresheep: Knitwear with bite! This collection of home and fashion accessories are inspired by sea-life and micro-organisms in nature, focusing on originality but paying special attention to texture, imaginative and sculptural forms. Meg Grounds, Isle of Skye, Scotland.

World Class Art made by indigenous and creative people. Exhibit and/or Sell your art on the FolkArt & Craft Exchange. No cost to exhibit; modest commission only if art is sold!

African Lion Safari, Cambridge, Ontario, is a Canadian owned family business created in the name of conservation. Our manner of exhibiting animals is completely different from the traditional approach; that is, the visitor is caged in the car, and the animals roam in 2 to 20 hectare (5 to 50 acre) reserves. Today the park houses in excess of 1000 animals of over 100 species, including The Shetland Sheep, a multi-coloured primitive breed. See "Suppliers,...." for more info on The Shetland Sheep.

* Alpaca Acres Farm: Stratford, Ontario. Visiting the Stratford Festival or Antiqueing in Shakespeare, stop in and see our Alpaca Elegance Collection of Accessories & Unique hand made items. Farm visits are welcome. Call ahead.

ANGORA RABBIT , ENGLISH LOP AND CAGE SUPPLIES: Love Your Buns Rabbitry , Wilmington VT USA. Grand Champion Registered Lines of top Quality rabbits for show , wool and companionship. Online Cage and Supply catalog. Cages and supplies sent UPS, Rabbits by appointment -pick up- only.

Apple Hollow Farm: In the southeast corner of Wisconsin, near Burlington and Lake Geneva; just 25 miles from Milwaukee and 80 miles from Chicago.
New & Used Looms & Spinning Wheels Bought & Sold. Books, Videos, Classes, Yarns. Rambouillet, Natural-Colored Merino, & Hampshire Sheep

Art Workshops in La Antigua, Guatemala, has something to expand your creative horizons.
We offer workshops in the arts as part of a unique and well-planned travel experience. A look at our courses shows the variety of classes offered by instructors who are well-established and successful in their fields. Art Workshops in La Antigua, Guatemala, provides a total travel package. Our price includes not only tuition, but also lodging in either a bed and breakfast or a quaint little hotel, your flight from most major US cities, ground transportation, field trips and even a few meals.
We are an art school, not a tour company.

BLISS RANCH ALPACAS & MERINOS Loveland, Co., and a country store here on the ranch named, BLISS RANCH WOOL's. Breeder of merino Sheep. I sell covered fleeces, roving, top, yarn, and am a Louet dealer.

Blue Goose Glen Farm located in Western Tennessee. We have white and natural colored Border Leicester and Merino sheep and have available fleeces, professionally prepared roving, and yarns. We welcome visits to the farm by anyone in the area.

Callimoor Farm and Fiber Mill: Our mill will process and blend  exotic fibers into roving.   I am currently stocking exotic fibers including Vicuna, Guanaco, Horse Hair, Yak, Camel, Alpaca, Buffalo and more. 

Cascade Meadows Ranch, extends a warm, Oregon welcome and invite you to visit the beautiful Northwest and experience the world of alpacas with us. George and Jan Elser.

Cedar Wool Farm - in northern Maryland. Romney, Cotswold, Border Leicester sheep and crosses. White and natural colored. Cross flock: Australian Bond Moorit, Wensleydale-x, Leicester Longwool, Cormo.
Farm is operated by family and friends, most of whom spin also. We have purebreds, breeding stock, market lambs and fleeces. Some yarns.

Chase Tavern Farm Alpacas:- this is a charming site, lots of info too. "-Mr. Fancy Pants-" Fleece and Breeding. Home of the Alpaca-Llama Mailing List.

Cotswold Woollen Weavers, Filkins. When in the English Cotswolds, be sure to visit us. Just look at all the good things we can offer to visitors, to buyers, to weavers, to designers, to farmers, to textile-historians...

Elkhorn Mountains Weaving Studio: Joanne Hall, Clancy, MT . The Living Treasures award in Montana was awarded to me for my weaving and my service to weavers in Montana. If you are ever traveling through Helena Montana, do plan to stop by for a visit. My studio is open to weave tapestries and teach classes.

Fire Ant Ranch Our small ranch is located just east of Austin near the small community of Elgin, Texas. Here we raise colored and white Angora, colored and white fine wool, and Angora. Come visit after spring lambing and kidding! Wool and Mohair from LivestockTo Finished Goods. Suzanne Correira

Gateway Farm Alpacas: John and Susan Merrell’s small alpaca breeding operation in southern Oregon.
The alpaca is a magical creature, with an exotic history and a future filled with potential. At Gateway Farm Alpacas we are dedicated to the sustainable future of the American Alpaca Industry. We offer seasonal sales of fleece, yarn and finished products.

Green Acres Alpaca Farm: we have created a nurturing environment for alpacas and people. Our farm is nestled in a 30-acre forested setting near Brantford, Ontario, Canada and provides a tranquil environment to enjoy nature. We are committed to continuous learning about alpacas, fibre quality and processing, and the alpaca industry in Canada. Visit our farm and find out more about these awesome animals and the business opportunities and tax advantages that are available.

Gleason's Fine Woolies, Lyons, Colorado: Here you find breeding stock, covered fleeces, processed roving, handfelted original stuffed animals, handspun yarns, and handspun handwoven soumak tapestries.

Herndon Creek Farm is a small family farm in beautiful Lake County, California. We specialize in colored Chilean alpacas in all price ranges. We especially enjoy helping the first time buyer get started.
Plan a visit. After visiting our farm you might like to meander down through the Napa Valley visiting wineries or spend a day in Lake County where you will discover a touch of life the way it use to be. Give us a call if we can help you plan a visit around events that are of special interest to you.

Kim Gay; Georgia, USA. Angora Rabbits for Show, Wool, Pets. Angora rabbits are not only a source of enjoyment and quiet company, they are also the source of a wool that is incredibly soft and warm. Handspun into a durable yarn, it is eight times warmer than sheep wool, and so light it provides warmth without weight.

Llamas; This web site is intended to provide information about llamas for people interested in these South American camelids. This information includes pointers to llama farms, so that you can contact different individuals who own llamas. We continue to add more information about llamas to this site. Dale and Tom Graham.

The Canadian Llama Company has been recognized as one of the leaders of the Canadian llama industry. For the past several years, llama ranching has been Kent & Penny's only activity and their full time attention has been given to their breeding programs. Specific link from there to the fibre sales of "tops is import/dye/package llama fibre from South America for the Spinners/Weavers as well as the fly fishing trade.

* Mabou Ridge:Wanda Cummings, Mabou Ridge Centre for Holistic Living, Mabou, Nova Scotia, Canada. Specializing in luxury fibre processing, nature and farm tours, llama trekking, and organic plot rentals -- all within an holistic perspective. Participants will meet our animals and take a walk through some of nature's wonders.

Navajo-Churro Sheep: funded by the Navajo-Churro Sheep Association. Join us in conserving and promoting this heritage breed that still provides wool for the nation's professional fiber artists. This breed could slip into extinction without your participation.  Put a few in your pasture.

Rising Fawn's Home Page We welcome visitors to the farm on top of Lookout Mountain in Georgia.
I know it isn't possible for most folks to actually visit, so I've put together a few pictures to give you an idea of what it's like to live, Down on the Farm!

Mountainspun Shetland Sheep Farm & Fiber Art Studio Supply: Wilmington VT. Registered Shetland Sheep, Angora Rabbits, VT Maple Triangle Looms, Fleece, Roving, Handspun Artesian Yarns, Knit Kits, Handwoven blankets from our own organicly raised and spun fibers, ewenique gifts to wear, accessorize and enjoy in your home. Spinning, triangle weaving lessons, Rabbits and Sheep by appointment.

Singing Falls Ranch: Natural Fiber Cottage Industry. Tiller, Oregon. We are shepherds, handspinners and weavers primarily. But, there is much more to see here at Singing Falls Ranch.
We hope to make this web site an exciting place to visit for those who love the homesteading lifestyle, whether still stationed in the city or already pursuing their own country dream.

Snowdrift Farm offers half-day and full-day llama treks. Llamas are the ideal trekking animal for situations that call for minimal environmental impact, ease of handling, agility, and surefootedness. The season for the treks at Markland runs from June 15 to September 30, 2001.
Farm tours: Snowdrift Farm is located on the shores of the Bras d'Or lakes in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada. Situated on a hill overlooking the lake, the farm presents one with a magical panoramic view of the lake and Boularderie Island.

Swallow Lane Farm & Fiberworks in Olalla, WA, is a small family farm and weaving studio dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Jacob sheep which supply the wool for my blanket weaving. Cathie Williams

Tartan Weaving Instructions in a unique Bed and Breakfast in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.

Tracy and Jean Eichheim Colorado's Majacraft Spinning Wheel specialist. Sheep, fleece and spinning wheels.

Trembling Prairie Station; "Shetland Sheep: Shades of Splendor!"
Shetland sheep breeders from Alberta, Canada. Located in the beautiful Cow Lake area southwest of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Canada.

Vermont Alpaca Company: As with all alpaca owner's, Penny Sunn and Shoshanna Shelley fell in love with alpacas the first time they saw them. It is a richly rewarding lifestyle to care for such exquisite and intelligent creatures that provide us with rich fiber that can be used for spinning, knitting, weaving, felting and crocheting the softest, most luxurious, durable and long lasting garments available.

Yorkshirenet brings you the best from England's historic White Rose County. Visit the Brontë Weaving Shed in the village of Haworth, once the home of the legendary Brontë Sisters. What to see and do in Yorkshire.

ART WORKSHOPS IN GUATEMALA has something to expand your creative horizons.
WEAVING, TEXTILES AND CRAFT TOUR, for a unique opportunity to meet and work with indigenous weavers throughout Guatemala. See 2004-2005 Schedule on the website.
BACKSTRAP WEAVING -- one on one backstrap weaving instruction with local indigenous weavers is available February, March, April, July and November.

Ends of the Earth, UK: Turkey - Peru - Laos/Thailand.

Take a textile tour vacation. Dreaming about a guided textile trip? These organizations offer textile-related trips and tours.

FIBER ARTS of ANCIENT OAXACA, MEXICO. Manos de Oaxaca...Oaxacan hands...the hands of the rural Oaxacan artisan. A Web site offering an intimate glimpse into the world of the potters and weavers of Oaxaca and a delectable menu of hands-in-the-mud workshops and backcactus tours into the land of Oaxaca's great artisans.

PERU(not a website)
Andean scholar Ed Franquemont leads textiles tour to Peru. Some of the highlights: the archaelogy of the Cuscoarea including Machu Picchu, hands-on instruction in Andean weaving, a5-day trek on Incan roads to weaving villages.
Contact Serena Harrigan(415) 666-3636 or e-mail serenalh@yahoo.com or snail mail, 854-34th Avenue,San Francisco, California, 94121.

* PUCHKA Textiles/Folk Art/Market Tours - : - 22 days in enchanting Perú, working with master tapestry artists, traditional weavers/spinners/dyers, braiders, knitters, embroiderers and gourd engravers. Includes Machu Picchu.
For further information please email: textiletours@puchkaperu.com

Travel Directory for Fibre Artists Online: After many months of work, the travel directory proposed on the Weaving List is now on line and ready for your input. The display of listings section will develop and expand as registration forms are received. Marilyn Hotta and Indira Bawa in Toronto, Sue Mansfield in North Carolina.