Textile Bazaar

On November 8 we will once again be at St. Mary's Cathedral event center, hosting more than 30 vendors, including many old favorites and some exciting new additions.

This truly unique event offers an extensive assortment of textiles, jewelry and home accessories from around the world and from the creative community in the Bay Area.

Admission is free, the parking is plentiful and #38 Muni stops at the corner

For information about becoming a vendor, please contact Shirley Juster at [email protected]

Learn more about the Textile Arts Council and all of our upcoming events.

Our annual bazaar has always featured handmade, fair-trade goods from women artisans. Once again this year, we are fortunate to include vendors who have made strong contributions to fair wages, sustainable practices, and the economic independence of women who are the creative and cultural backbones of their communities.

Meet some of these women along with two of our new vendors

Jolom Mayaetik is a Maya weavers’ cooperative that formed in 1996 in the highlands of Chiapas, Mexico. The cooperative's goal was to achieve fair trade pricing and to market their work more effectively than the state cooperative had been doing. In addition to continuing the long tradition passed from mother to daughter over countless generations, marked by the huipil distinctive to their own community, they have adapted their ancient weaving technique and designs to create contemporary products for sale.

"As I’ve observed during 25 years as a volunteer with the cooperative, the rural indigenous communities in Chiapas, Mexico, are being pulled into a cash economy, and the weavers’ earnings from the beautiful textiles they weave are essential to their families’ well being."

Charlene Woodcock of Jolom Mayaetik

The Didi Jewelry Project

supports women in India who are impacted by HIV and poverty. Their jewelry is designed in California by Laurel Gunnarson, who creates the prototype of each unique piece. The finished product uses traditional techniques such as macrame and bead weaving, together with contemporary design, to create a glittering collection of handmade jewelry. In collaboration with Aashiana, an NGO in New Delhi, the project provides these Indian artisans with and income, healthcare, and school fees for their entire families.

Didi is the Hindi word for Sister. To see more, visit their website and meet the sisters

Object:Found " offers hand-soldered glass pendants and Christmas tree ornaments that feature original images salvaged from damaged books, vintage dictionaries, out-of-date calendars, old greeting cards, and other printed materials diverted from the waste stream. The images are curated with an eye towards nostalgia and each one-of-a-kind piece is designed to evoke customers' memories and fond associations." Amy Balsbaugh

Learn more about Amy's work at @object.found

Jasmin Zorlu specializes in creating eco-friendly sculptural clothing and headwear with a minimal aesthetic. The wearable art inspired by the Art Deco era is 95% completely done by hand and is one-of-a-kind.

Meet Jasmin and learn how to make your own Felted Flapper Cloche

Host or Publisher Textile Arts Council