STORIES BY TEXTILESEEKERS
I’ve always believed in the power of storytelling, and the distinct narratives we weave through our experiences form so much of the inspiration behind all that TextileSeekers has become. Stories by TextileSeekers form the editorial dimension of the platform. Through writing, visual narratives and conversations, it documents the encounters and environments that shape the TextileSeekers world.
These stories explore how objects, travel and cultural knowledge intersect across different contexts. They provide insight into the perspectives, relationships and ideas that inform TextileSeekers initiatives.
Over time, this evolving archive traces how material culture continues to move through contemporary life.
STORIES BY TEXTILESEEKERS
Craft Fellowship Awards
The TextileSeekers Fellowship is a research-led programme conceived as a period of focused inquiry and curation. Designed for one selected creative, it offers time away from production cycles wherein you’re free to create space for observation, profound exchanges and the development of a single, considered object.
Maker Stories: Collection 04
Meet the Vietnamese makers behind TextileSeekers Collection 04, Adornment, where hand-carved buffalo horn and deep oxblood lacquer come together in a limited edition of ten pieces per design.
Maker Stories: Bamboo Paper
In the mountains of Mai Chau, handmade bamboo paper is crafted using generations-old techniques. Before it wraps a TextileSeekers object, it carries a story of ritual, patience and remarkable skill.
From Conversation to Collaboration with Tank
Travel through Vietnam with textileSeekers and Tank, experiencing rare access to artisan workshops, cultural traditions and thoughtfully curated encounters shape by place and provenance.
The Art of Patience: Inside a Lacquer Workshop Outside Hanoi
Inside a traditional lacquer workshop in Hanoi, trays of nacre, or mother of pearl, sit beside fragments of eggshell. Half-finished artworks lean against walls. Tools rest on workbenches waiting for the next pair of hands.
Beyond the Showroom: Following Silk in Vietnam
Even today, silk continues to carry that symbolism. It speaks of refinement, dignity, femininity, and continuity. It drapes through family ceremonies, ancestral portraits, weddings, and perhaps most recognisably, through the Áo dài, Vietnam’s most iconic silhouette, traditionally crafted in silk for its fluidity, movement, and quiet elegance.