Upcoming Events 2026
In the Nordic countries, stitching has long transcended simple decoration or domestic craft. It has been a necessity, a means of storytelling, survival, memory, and care. Shaped by cold climates and long winters, textiles historically became vital vessels of warmth, protection, repair, and continuity, carrying the deep traces of everyday life and cultural identity across generations. The Cold Stitch curated by Ragna Froda brings together contemporary artists from across Scandinavia whose practices engage with textiles as both a tactile material and a profound language. The title refers not only to the geography of the North, but also to our relationship with textiles and the act of stitching itself. A stitch repairs, connects, layers, and transforms. It binds physical fragments together while allowing hidden histories, emotions, reflections on the political climate, and personal narratives to remain visible.
In the Nordic countries, stitching has long transcended simple decoration or domestic craft. It has been a necessity, a means of storytelling, survival, memory, and care. Shaped by cold climates and long winters, textiles historically became vital vessels of warmth, protection, repair, and continuity, carrying the deep traces of everyday life and cultural identity across generations. The Cold Stitch brings together contemporary artists from across Scandinavia whose practices engage with textiles as both a tactile material and a profound language. The title refers not only to the geography of the North, but also to our relationship with textiles and the act of stitching itself.A stitch repairs, connects, layers, and transforms. It binds physical fragments together while allowing hidden histories, emotions, reflections on the political climate, and personal narratives to remain visible.
Learn the meditative craft of basket weaving with natural, sustainable materials, guided step by step by artist Lelia Bacchi. No experience necessary — all tools and materials provided. September 8, 5:30–7:30pm at Scandinavia House, part of the Nordic Textile Takeover.
Ako Gabbeh, a Japanese weaving collective, brings hand-knotted chair rugs rooted in Silk Road tradition and natural indigo dye to Brooklyn. The month-long show features 15+ works, including Noriko Yamanaka's "Mountain" series and Dantsu rugs by Rie Sakagami, September 9–October 1 at Loop of the Loom, DUMBO.
One detail to flag: closing reception is October 1, 6–8pm, but the show is also open through Mondays-closed hours until then — worth double-checking whether Oct 1 is a full closing day or just the reception, since the excerpt/intro treat it as the last day.
In the Nordic countries, stitching has long transcended simple decoration or domestic craft. It has been a necessity, a means of storytelling, survival, memory, and care. Shaped by cold climates and long winters, textiles historically became vital vessels of warmth, protection, repair, and continuity, carrying the deep traces of everyday life and cultural identity across generations. The Cold Stitch brings together contemporary artists from across Scandinavia whose practices engage with textiles as both a tactile material and a profound language. The title refers not only to the geography of the North, but also to our relationship with textiles and the act of stitching itself. A stitch repairs, connects, layers, and transforms. It binds physical fragments together while allowing hidden histories, emotions, reflections on the political climate, and personal narratives to remain visible.eractive session for makers and thinkers to collaborate, connect, and spark new ideas.
Spend an afternoon stitching alongside three Nordic textile artists — Thorunn Elisabet Sveinsdottir, Nora Martine Hjelle Strand, and Andrea Magdalena Jónsdóttir — as they share embroidery techniques and stories in this hands-on workshop. September 13, 12–4pm at Scandinavia House, part of the Nordic Textile Takeover.
Visit FIT's 9th-floor rooftop Natural Dye Garden, home to more than 25 dye plant species, then tour the weaving and knitting labs and view Farm to Fabric, the curated work of TDM senior capstone students. September 17, 5:30–6:30pm at FIT, Chelsea.
Fashion for Robots: Designing the Future — online talk and workshop with Natalie Friedman, New York Textile Month 2026
"The Farm-to-Fabric Hemp Textile & Fashion Summit brings hemp farming, textile innovation, and sustainable fashion to Brooklyn and Governors Island, September 18–20, 2026, as part of New York Textile Month."
One structural note carried over from the Mary Jaeger conversation: Friday/Saturday at Brooklyn Peace Center is an industry summit, and Sunday at Governors Island is a separate public fashion showcase and magazine launch — different venue, different audience, different vibe. If you want each to be independently discoverable and shareable (someone searching just for "hemp fashion show Governors Island" won't easily find a page titled "Summit"), it's worth giving Sunday its own calendar entry and SEO fields, cross-linked to this one, rather than folding it into a single page.
Reined In' is a solo exhibition of new soft sculpture and fiber works by Natale Adgnot, on view at Peep Space gallery in Tarrytown, NY, September 19 through November 1, 2026.
Join a live virtual roundtable hosted by the Textile Society of America, bringing together curators, scholars, and artists from Central New York to explore the dressed body, wearable innovations, and how textiles shape identity. Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 12:00–1:30 PM online.
Contemporary @ Heirloom presents Shradha Kochhar, a Brooklyn-based textile artist whose hand-spun, hand-knitted khadi sculptures made with indigenous kala cotton explore material memory, invisible labor, and South Asian narratives. Opening September 24, 2026.
Sooteē invites visitors into an immersive exhibition and hands-on block printing workshop celebrating India's textile heritage—hand block printed and handwoven textiles, Shisha mirror work embroidery, and the artisans who preserve these traditions. Friday, September 25, 2026, 1:00–5:00 PM.
Looking for things to do in New York this September? Learn the Turkish knotting technique on a mini frame loom with instructor Toyomi Harada at Loop of the Loom — September 26 at the UES studio, September 27 in DUMBO — part of New York Textile Month.
Looking for things to do in New York this September? Learn the Turkish knotting technique on a mini frame loom with instructor Toyomi Harada at Loop of the Loom — September 26 at the UES studio, September 27 in DUMBO — part of New York Textile Month.
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We'd recommend booking your transportation to and from the event as soon as possible, to ensure you can arrive without any complications or delays.
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Now all that's left to do is pack your bags and get excited for your new adventure.
In the Nordic countries, stitching has long transcended simple decoration or domestic craft. It has been a necessity, a means of storytelling, survival, memory, and care. Shaped by cold climates and long winters, textiles historically became vital vessels of warmth, protection, repair, and continuity, carrying the deep traces of everyday life and cultural identity across generations. The Cold Stitch curated by Ragna Froda brings together contemporary artists from across Scandinavia whose practices engage with textiles as both a tactile material and a profound language. The title refers not only to the geography of the North, but also to our relationship with textiles and the act of stitching itself. A stitch repairs, connects, layers, and transforms. It binds physical fragments together while allowing hidden histories, emotions, reflections on the political climate, and personal narratives to remain visible.