12 stories
Bourj Hammoud Colors | ألوان برج حمود
She runs a textile shop in Bourj Hammoud, last keeper of Armenian weaving traditions. He's the fashion designer seeking authentic fabrics. In threads of heritage, they weave something new. 'Inti ahla nashij' (أنتِ أحلى نسيج).
Cerita Budaya Indonesia | Indonesian Culture Tales 51-55
Lima kisah dari kain tenun Nusantara - dari ulos Batak hingga gringsing Tenganan. | Five tales from Indonesian woven fabrics - from Batak ulos to Tenganan gringsing.
Walthamstow Warmth
Blanket and textile maker Precious sells warmth at Walthamstow Market, but when cold and lonely architect Tom buys everything she has, she gives him the one thing not for sale—herself.
نساجة الصوف | The Wool Weaver of Chefchaouen
A wool weaver discovers passion with a textile collector in the blue streets of Chefchaouen.
نساج الحرير | The Silk Weaver of Fez
A silk weaver discovers passion with a textile designer seeking authentic Moroccan craftsmanship.
Lancashire Mill
At a heritage cotton mill, weaving demonstrator Janet keeps Victorian machines running. When industrial historian David studies the past, they spin something new.
Mostaganem Moonlight
Souad teaches traditional embroidery in Mostaganem. When fashion designer Mehdi arrives seeking inspiration, she stitches patterns into his soul he never knew he needed. 'El khit yekteb' (الخيط يكتب) - Thread writes.
Nottingham Lace
At her grandmother's lace workshop, textile artist Bea repairs more than antique fabrics when a museum curator needs emergency restoration.
تاجر الحرير | The Silk Trader of Tangier
A silk trader discovers passion with a textile historian tracing ancient trade routes.
The Kanga Weaver's Wife of Bagamoyo | زَوْجَةُ ناسِجِ الكانْغا في باغامويو
In the historic port of Bagamoyo, a kanga weaver's neglected wife finds passion with a young fabric merchant who appreciates her curves.
The Keffiyeh Weaver
The last traditional keffiyeh factory in Palestine holds secrets—including the weaver Walid, whose threads connect Mira to a heritage she never knew she needed.
The Quilt Maker's Promise
Imm Rashid sews quilts from fabric pieces spanning generations—until artist Mahmoud asks her to create something from the clothes of his lost family, and they mend more than cloth.