A Morning with Rachna Sachasinh of Tikkiwallah

Wednesday, July 8
10:00–11:00 AM

We are delighted to welcome Rachna Sachasinh of Tikkiwallah to Living Threads.

We have worked with Rachna since 2022. She and Eric first met when she interviewed him for a National Geographic article on the pottery traditions of Coyotepec, Oaxaca. Eric later introduced Rachna to Teresa, and the two quickly became friends. Since then, they have enjoyed working together and share a deep appreciation for traditional craft, cultural resilience, and the stories behind handmade textiles.

Rachna's work focuses on the seed-to-cloth movement and on supporting artisan communities in Laos and Thailand. Through long-standing relationships with artisans, she helps sustain traditional textile knowledge while creating pathways for these practices to thrive into the future.

During this special morning, Eric and Rachna will sit down for a conversation exploring hemp and its significance within Hmong culture.

For the Hmong people, hemp is far more than a fiber - it is deeply woven into cultural identity, tradition, and spiritual life. From farm to loom, the process of transforming hemp from plant to cloth is long and labor-intensive. Yet Hmong communities across Southeast Asia have sustained this practice for thousands of years, creating textiles that are both beautiful and enduring.

Join us for a fascinating conversation and an opportunity to deepen our understanding of this remarkable textile tradition.

We look forward to welcoming you.

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