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Take a journey to the Himalayas of Nepal and discover the vibrant world of traditional and festival dress.

Learn from a folk wear expert how modes of dress are constantly changing and inspiring—even those that seem rooted in long-standing tradition. 

Capture the vibrant colors of fall leaves with instructions for making a miniature punch needle sachet.

From discarded leaves to delicate cloth, learn how Filipino makers turn pineapple fibers, piña, into stunning cloth ready to embroider.

With 17 prizes valued at over $1,600, needleworkers and fiber lovers could win big this holiday season.

Travel the world with us in this special Folk Wear issue —exploring how needlework gives voice, color, and texture to traditional dress across the world.

Take a closer look with these bonus images featuring the vibrant embroidery traditions of Kutch, India from our Winter 2025 Folk Wear issue.

Make these lovely stockings for your favorite sock fan—or for yourself!

A sixteenth-century child’s mitten now in the collection of the Museum of London inspired Susan Strawn’s contemporary mitten design in two sizes.

The meditative pull of thread through knitted fabric reveals how the act of mending can be a transformative form of self-care.