I’ve long been fascinated by the creation and craftsmanship of the materials that fashion relies on, as well as the meaning and beauty in how we choose to adorn ourselves and our spaces. To me, fiber is more than a commodity or resource, it is a canvas for expressing our values, histories, and hopes. All around the world, textiles represent a profound and intimate expression of people and place, every region contributing its own styles, techniques, and designs, deeply influenced by the fibers and dyes native to their landscapes. Generations of people have worked and organized to meet the needs of their families and communities, working the land to provide clothing and shelter using the tools and technologies at their disposal. From the use of the spindle to the creation of the loom and the invention of the spinning wheel, ingenuity and collective wisdom have always been at the heart of textile production. Yet, somewhere along the way, profound disconnects occurred. In our unyielding rush to produce more for less, something as intimate as our connection to our environment—and the clothing and materials we make from it—became heavily synthesized, and ultimately unrecognizable and unsustainable. Turning back toward one another reminds us that it’s not too late to preserve what we have before it is lost.