Artist Intro: Jessie Mordine Young
For Brooklyn-based artist, educator, writer and curator Jessie Mordine Young, travel has always been more than a way of seeing the world; it is a way of truly understanding the world that we are rooted in. Her practice as a weaver has been greatly shaped through her experiences of travel - an evolving dialogue between place, materials, and people who uphold the legacy of traditional crafts. Jessie believes the life of a traveller holds a mirror to the life of a craftsman, both roles allowing you to develop a greater sense of empathy: “Craft is rooted in intention and care,” she says. “That's the same with travel. To be a good traveler, you have to be rooted in intention and care.”
Trip Recap: Ceramics + Weaving in the Rif Mountains of Morocco
Trip participant and textile artist Jessie Mordine Young shares an in depth account of our homestay in the Rif Mountains, creating ceramics with Mama Aicha and her family.
Photos by Kate Berry for Thread Caravan.
The Color of the Mountains
An exploration of henna pigment extraction during a natural dyes workshop with Ahmed in southern Morocco. Written by Maria Jose Gomez and photographed by Andrea Tamayo for Thread Caravan.
Team Interview: Artist Johanna Palmieri
We are so lucky to call painter Johanna Palmieri both a friend and team member.
While I’ve had the personal privilege of getting to know her, I wanted our extended community to have a deeper introduction to her and her work. Here, I talk with Johanna about the start of her creative journey, where she finds inspiration and more.
imazighen wool traditions
We were privileged to host artist and storyteller Maya Poon and photographer Kate Berry in the beautiful Atlas Mountains foothills earlier this year, on our Morocco Wool Weaving Workshop. Here, Maya shares about the experience, accompanied by Kate’s beautiful photos.
Our best trips for Interior Designers
Our favorite Thread Caravan trips for interior designers -- and what the past interior design clients have to say!