Continuing the Conversation: Ethical Textile Inspiration and Design

About this event

In April 2022 during the first Cultural IP Month, we had a fascinating discussion with Norma Baker Flying-Horse, Founder of Red Berry Woman, and Lenora Cabili, Creative Director of Filip+Inna. During this hour-long talk, they shared how they started their brands, what questions consumers should ask when purchasing indigenous products, and how they’ve applied their love of tradition to contemporary designs. Please watch the recording on YouTube!

In this follow-up for Cultural IP Month 2023, we will continue the conversation, discussing how we can increase the value placed on non-European artisan skills and creations, and concrete ways to inspire young people to learn and pass on traditional crafts. Lenora and Norma will also showcase some specific pieces from their recent collections, and their own approaches to ethical design. This discussion will be moderated by Tara Gujadhur, Co-Director of the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre. If you have any questions you’d like our speakers to address, please email us!

Event time by location:

• USA Central Time (UTC-5): Wednesday, 19 April at 9:00pm
• Laos (UTC+7): Thursday, 20 April at 9:00am
• Philippines (UTC+8): Thursday, 20 April at 10:00am

This event will be recorded. To receive the link by email, please register for the event on Eventbrite!