New York Textile Month

New York Textile Month Initiated by Li Edelkoort this multiple-location event will gather all voices and expressions concerning textiles.

Applications are open for the 12th edition of the Dorothy Waxman International Textile Design Prize.Founded by Li Edelko...
05/26/2026

Applications are open for the 12th edition of the Dorothy Waxman International Textile Design Prize.

Founded by Li Edelkoort and Philip Fimmano, the prize celebrates emerging voices in textile and fashion design whose work demonstrates sustainable thinking, material innovation, and a visionary approach to textiles.

The competition is international and open to students currently enrolled in programs focused on textiles, fashion, interior, or lifestyle textiles. Graduates from 2025 and 2026 are also eligible to apply.

Part of the TALKING TEXTILES initiative, the finalists will present their work online before an international professional jury in September 2026, with selected projects featured across digital and social platforms throughout the month.

The winner will receive a $5,000 prize generously sponsored by Mohawk Group.

Named in honor of Dorothy Waxman, the prize continues her legacy of championing avant-garde textile creativity and nurturing the future of design.

Applications accepted until August 7th, 2026, submit your project on our website:
https://www.textilemonth.nyc/textile-prize-2026

OPEN CALL: NYTM 2026 FESTIVALNew York Textile Month is accepting event submissions for the 2026 Festival!Join a global c...
05/22/2026

OPEN CALL: NYTM 2026 FESTIVAL

New York Textile Month is accepting event submissions for the 2026 Festival!
Join a global community of artists, designers, makers, students, brands, galleries, schools, and creative thinkers celebrating the future of textiles in all its forms.

From exhibitions and workshops to talks, installations, performances, open studios, launches, and community gatherings, we invite you to share your vision and become part of this inspiring international platform.

Let’s weave together another month of creativity, innovation, craft, sustainability, and connection across New York City and beyond.

Apply on our website through June 20, 2026: www.textilemonth.nyc/nytm2026

Be part of the conversation shaping the future of textiles.

work by elodieblanchard.com

Applications are open for the 12th edition of the Dorothy Waxman International Textile Design Prize.Founded by Li Edelko...
05/20/2026

Applications are open for the 12th edition of the Dorothy Waxman International Textile Design Prize.

Founded by Li Edelkoort and Philip Fimmano, the prize celebrates emerging voices in textile and fashion design whose work demonstrates sustainable thinking, material innovation, and a visionary approach to textiles.

The competition is international and open to students currently enrolled in programs focused on textiles, fashion, interior, or lifestyle textiles. Graduates from 2025 and 2026 are also eligible to apply.

Part of the TALKING TEXTILES initiative, the finalists will present their work online before an international professional jury in September 2026, with selected projects featured across digital and social platforms throughout the month.

The winner will receive a $5,000 prize generously sponsored by Mohawk Group.

Named in honor of Dorothy Waxman, the prize continues her legacy of championing avant-garde textile creativity and nurturing the future of design.

Applications accepted until August 7th, 2026, submit your project:
https://www.textilemonth.nyc/textile-prize-2026

Parsons MFA Textiles Graduation Show!Opening Reception Tomorrow, May 125:00 pm - 8:00 pmViewing HoursMay 13, 14, 16, 17,...
05/11/2026

Parsons MFA Textiles Graduation Show!

Opening Reception Tomorrow, May 12
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Viewing Hours
May 13, 14, 16, 17, 19
11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Location
39 West 13th Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY

RSVP required: https://parsonstextilesmfaspring26grad.splashthat.com/

FREQUENCY showcases the seventh generation of graduates from the Parsons MFA Textiles program working at the cutting edge of craft and modern technology.
Each unique capstone project explores repetitions and complexity through weaving, knitting, crochet, felting, embroidering, beading, 3D printing, and biomaterials. The exhibition is a bold statement about the power of textiles, created in a unique educational program whose impact reverberates within and beyond the field of textiles.

Let’s talk about art. Love. Discovery. Tradition.Let’s talk about the discipline and the dedication behind every thread....
04/22/2026

Let’s talk about art. Love. Discovery. Tradition.
Let’s talk about the discipline and the dedication behind every thread...
Let’s talk about textiles!

Our next festival arrives this September, and we want you with us. Whether you’re looking to host an event or simply join the celebration, the path starts here.

Learn more and get involved: https://www.textilemonth.nyc/

photo 2025 event: panel discussion at Mary Jaeger Atelier

Be part of New York Textile Month 2026 and bring your ideas to life.From exhibitions and open studios to workshops and t...
04/17/2026

Be part of New York Textile Month 2026 and bring your ideas to life.

From exhibitions and open studios to workshops and talks, NYTM is looking for bold, thoughtful, and inspiring proposals from across the textile community.

Festival: September 1–30, 2026
Open Call: Now through June 20. Apply on our website: https://www.textilemonth.nyc/nytm2026

Join a global network of artists, designers, and makers and share your voice, your process, and your vision.

photo:
artist Halla Armansdottir
at Scandinavia House Scandinavia House スカンジナビアハウス　

Be part of New York Textile Month 2026 and bring your ideas to life.From exhibitions and open studios to workshops and t...
04/13/2026

Be part of New York Textile Month 2026 and bring your ideas to life.

From exhibitions and open studios to workshops and talks, NYTM is looking for bold, thoughtful, and inspiring proposals from across the textile community.

Festival: September 1–30, 2026
Open Call: Now through June 20. Apply on our website:https://www.textilemonth.nyc/nytm2026

Join a global network of artists, designers, and makers and share your voice, your process, and your vision.

photo Elevine Berge
Applied Arts Open Studio by Anjuli Bernstein

Indigo’s appeal was once encountered by a group of eight textile lovers during a 1993 trip to the West African nation of...
04/11/2026

Indigo’s appeal was once encountered by a group of eight textile lovers during a 1993 trip to the West African nation of Benin.

Learn more: Talking Textiles #1, available in our shop: https://edelkoorteditions.com/products/talking-textiles-vol-1

photo Marie Taillefer / Gallois Montbrun & Fabiani
styling Sergio Machado
all garments & textiles Heartwear

Layers of LifeIn traditional Japan, when a newborn baby touches the floor for the first time, the infant is cradled in a...
04/10/2026

Layers of Life
In traditional Japan, when a newborn baby touches the floor for the first time, the infant is cradled in a piece of boro boro; caressed by layers of history, families and genera-tions. The material is mended, embroidered and wadded with other pieces of cloth, a giant patchwork of time; hours of patient layering and varying the scraps of worn and torn clothes or textiles from the house.
– Lidewij Edelkoort

Talking Textile #1, available in our shop: https://edelkoorteditions.com/products/talking-textiles-vol-1

Patched short Noragi (late 19th – early 20th century)
photo Yukiko Kode Present

Apply today for Dorothy Waxman Textile Prize 2026!The submission is open!Applications accepted until August 7th, 2026The...
04/07/2026

Apply today for Dorothy Waxman Textile Prize 2026!
The submission is open!
Applications accepted until August 7th, 2026

The competition is international and open to students who are currently enrolled in an educational institution teaching textiles, fashion, interior or lifestyle textiles. Graduates from 2025 and 2026 are eligible to enter.

Apply our website: https://www.textilemonth.nyc/textile-prize-2026

deisgn by 2025 finalist Minerva Skyttä
photos by Minerva Skyttä, Kristian Presnal, Johanna Rontu, Mikko Raskinen and Sofia Okkonen

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