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Oogling over some of the #Hmong treasures I got in #Thailand. #ihavethisthingwithtextiles

I'm having a moment with these little hand stitched hearts. #homefortheholidays #handmade (at Oakland, California)

We found it! We found textile heaven! Met a textile artist at the local market and she pointed me to the Hmong Market tucked away behind what appeared to be Chiang Mai's fashion district. It's good that we didn't find it till our last day because I would have had us going back everyday purchasing far more than necessary. There are at least 3 purchases I regret not making. And now it's too late😔. While my heart runneth over in in textile heaven it was bitter sweet. The cheaply made Chinese imposter fabrics still dominated the textilescape. A good percent of the more traditional or handmade pieces still contain pieces of Chinese fabrics, ribbons and trims. There are initiatives that support traditional crafts though... So there's hope. 🙏🏼💙 #ihavethisthingwithtextiles #textilelove #hmongmatket Thanks @jazzbassjohnson for the 📷 (at Chiang Mai, Thailand)

So Epic. Everywhere. #peopleactuallylivelikethis #grandpalace

We out here! #loykrathong @jazzbassjohnson (at Chiang Mai, Thailand)

Such a beautiful night watching all our worries float away. #loykrathong (at Chiang Mai, Thailand)

So it begins... #loykrathong #chiangmai (at Chiang Mai, Thailand)

Water offering #justbecause

It's been a bit harder than I expected to find locally crafted natural textiles. I found this beauty though and she's coming home with me😍 #ihavethisthingwithtextiles #textilelove #thiscrossstichwillmakeyoucry (at Chiang Mai, Thailand)

#loykrathong

Hello from Chiang Mai. Our first full day is coming to a close and Loy Krathong is in the air. #feelingfull #feelingblessed

New Artifact top. #handwoven #indigo #handmade In #oakland #stripwoven

Praying for peace.

Yes please. #homegoals #interior Thanks @justinablakeney for the inspiration.

That time your friend sent you a box of #indigo from #Senegal and it took over your living room. #sorrynotsorryroomies #moodindigo #handwoven #handdyed #stripwoven #africanindigo

It doesn't matter if you walk or run or crawl. All that matters is that you go out on a limb and try to get there. #iwouldcrawlfivehundredmiles #halfmoonbay (at Half Moon Bay, California)

After a long break Im finally back at the table. Heres some yummy newness coming at you @jenniakemi. Thanks @ruth.bosco #texturerichtextile #handwoven #handdyed #indigo #ikat #oaklandmade