Learn about new Iranian fiber art

Abigail Doan‘s post on the Textile Arts Center blog looks at “the Iranian New Art group, a collective of Iranian artists and students who use recycled and natural (typically fiber) materials to draw attention to the ecological and social issues of their homeland.” Shown here, visitors to a recent opening receive

…hand-crocheted fiber ‘peace bracelets’ made by women in Iran. Given that the artists were not in attendance at the opening, this was a very real way of sharing the language of fiber and borderless relations in a conversation-generating manner. It was great to see folks at the opening wearing these bracelets while viewing the exhibit and sharing their ideas about fiber, textiles, and the state of the environment.

Find out more and see photos of some of the art.