Stories Worth The Time They Take To Tell
Often called 'the National Geographic of the fiber industry,' we explore the world’s most remote corners to document the extraordinary artistry and culture of natural fibers.
Beyond the Sunday Read, our world includes curated tours, colorful books, and a bespoke collection of handmade treasures sourced directly from the artisans we meet along the way
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Discover all the ways we have celebrated the world of natural fibers since 2004.
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Often called 'the National Geographic of the fiber industry,' we explore the world’s most remote corners to document the extraordinary artistry and culture of natural fibers.
Beyond the Sunday Read, our world includes curated tours, colorful books, and a bespoke collection of handmade treasures sourced directly from the artisans we meet along the way
Explore our unique selection of destinations from the historic island of St Kilda to the High Himalayas, and the stunning sights of Antarctica.
Some of our tours are by land and some are by sea, but they include a unique blend of culture, nature, and the world of natural fibers.
The Pangong Craft Center opened its doors in 2015. In partnership with Konchok Stobgais. the center's goal is to provide a living wage to semi-nomadic women in India's High Himalayas along Pangong Lake (15,000ft). We have now trained more than 150 women to handspin and knit cashmere from the goats their families have raised for generations.
"The Eye of Fiber" is a stunning coffee table book with stories of unusual natural fibers from Karakul sheep in Namibia to shepherds at odds with the Romanian Parliament!
"Twisted Tales" offers in-depth and humorous stories from Afghanistan's opium farmers to the jungles of Swaziland.
Wild Fibers editor, Linda Cortright, has been lecturing on the natural fiber industry for more than 20 years. Her presentations are a combination of history and firsthand experiences, complimented by a stunning collection of images. She enjoys speaking to small groups in person or via Zoom, and large conferences.
Highlights
Filled with fascinating stories, fabulous photos, interviews and videos from around the world, the Sunday Read also offers the same editorial content as Wild Fibers Magazine and tour discounts!
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Wild Fibers became known as "The National Geographic of the fiber industry." We are proud to have a timeless collection or articles and images going back to 2004 for you to enjoy.
(Kindly note some issues are sold out.)
Our online shop is always changing with handmade items that span the globe including jewelry from Swaziland and Merino yarn from the Falklands. Many pieces are one-of-a-kind and sellout quickly. We take particular pride in our selection of cashmere items, working exclusively with only a handful of families in Kashmir, India.
"The Eye of Fiber" is a stunning coffee table book with stories of unusual natural fibers from Karakul sheep in Namibia to shepherds at odds with the Romanian Parliament!
"Twisted Tales" offers in-depth and humorous stories from Afghanistan's opium farmers to the jungles of Swaziland.
What Our Readers Say
Brian J.
"My wife has been reading Wild Fibers for years. She would get so excited reading the articles that I started reading them too. I don't do any craft stuff, I just love the stories."
"I got a subscription to the Sunday Read after I heard one of your lectures. Your writing is like you are sitting on the couch beside me."
Catherine P.
Meredith R.
"Linda, you are hilarious. Your pictures are always great and I could never go half the places that you do. That's part of why I enjoy learning about the world without leaving home."
"I remember when my first issue of Wild Fibers arrived more than 20 years ago. I think I have read every word ever since."
June L.
Anna A.
"I spent years waiting to retire so I could go on a Wild Fibers tour. Because of you, I have now been to places I had only dreamed of. Please don't retire anytime soon. There are still lots more places to go.