About TextileSeekers
We aim to bring artisanal craftsmanship and artistry to light, uncovering and strengthening communities through a shared appreciation for the textiles and handicrafts they create and the stories they weave.
By elevating awareness and lending sincere support to emerging designers, ancestral crafts and the tribespeople producing them, we are contributing to a positive ecosystem of creativity. In a world where everything has become disposable - from fast fashion to single-use plastics, throwaway gifts and mass-produced artworks - we want to encourage and nurture communities of artists and artisans whose work was deserves to be appreciated, loved and treasured for a lifetime. Our retreats revel in authenticity and conscientious travel, and every item we promote is handcrafted, made with insight, vision and generational application of meticulous skill. At TextileSeekers, we believe in the sharing of unique stories which reveal their own secrets, imbued with the potential for transformation and education.
TextileSeekers was founded by Thao Phuong, a fashion designer and consultant with a unique Vietnamese heritage and a passion for traditional textiles, female empowerment and sustainability in travel.
We partner closely with artisans, tribespeople and creatives worldwide, and we place great value upon curating a mutually-beneficial community that puts lovers of arts and crafts in touch with a genuine source of creation. We strive to maintain skills and handicrafts which are in danger of being lost to a new world of industrialisation and globalisation, and we celebrate the essence of culture, pride and identity that deserves our awareness and protection.
Discover more ABOUT our up-coming textile tour of Vietnam textile TRIBES retreat 2025.
Like the legs of the Tay Tribe stilt homes, which form the foundation of an establishment, our four pillar ethos keeps us groundeD.
Pillar One:
Sustainable Exploration
At TextileSeekers, we’re looking to share our love for textiles, thirst for ancestral knowledge and insatiable wanderlust with like-minded dreamers, seekers and artists. We promote mindfulness and relish in the pleasure of uncovering beauty and provenance, opening doors to colourful destinations and appreciation of precious handicrafts.
Pillar threE:
Women Empowerment
A led-by-women company, we prioritize working with other women, supporting and inspiring one another, and in some cases, helping to make a difference in each other’s lives. We collaborate directly with women from local communities and tribes, without the involvement of any third party. By coming together, our impact grows exponentially.
Pillar Two:
A New Kind of Luxury
Our journey began with questions that burned deep from within me: how can we interact with fashion in a truly meaningful way? The quest eventually unfurled into a brilliant tapestry wherein connections are built with communities, and opportunities to interact with artists and craftspeople, and study ancient textile techniques arise. We redefine what luxury truly means - having the time to be still, to enjoy every moment life brings, to find the courage to listen to the heart and evolve as an individual.
Pillar Four:
Our World
Our connection with the tribespeople and artisans of Vietnam, as well as elsewhere in the world, allows us to uncover an authentic side of countries through its handicrafts and visual cultures, a rare experience to be cherished. We’re continuously on a journey of discovery - and self-discovery - wherein ancient stories are told anew, our senses awaken to timeless ways of living and creating, and we can engage in meaningful communication with those from whom we can learn so much.