Maren Beck and Josh Hirschstein of Above The Fray: Traditional Hill Tribe Art presented a talk via Zoom for a hybrid audience of in-person and virtual meeting attendees. They shared personal stories, photos and video depicting the textile traditions of the Tai Daeng and Lao Loum peoples of Houaphan Province, Laos. Guild members learned about sericulture in the region, natural dyeing and the clever loom design which would require hundreds of shafts to replicate on a western-style shaft loom.
Visit Maren and Josh’s website, shop the gallery or learn about textile tours. Autographed books available for purchase.
