Africa Textile Talks 2025
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Thu Jul 31, 09:00 - Thu Jul 31, 17:00
Workshop17 Watershed
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THEME FOR MAIN TALKS EVENT: THREAD WITH CARE
In times of uncertainty, we seek comfort in what is closest to us—our second skin. Cloth, more than a mere covering, is a protective layer that soothes, shields, and connects us to the world. It holds memory, meaning, and potential. This year's Africa Textile Talks explores the healing power of fibre and textiles at a time when the world feels unnerving and unsettled. The textiles we wear and surround ourselves with should not harm us, nor should they add to the destruction of our planet.
Instead, they should be free of toxins, imbued with care, and capable of regenerating the earth and communities that create them.
This year's talks will challenge us to imagine a future where textiles are more than just garments; they are living expressions of care, repair, and regeneration. How can we weave a future where our second skin truly protects—both ourselves and the world we inhabit.
Tickets are now available for the full day of talks which will take place on 31 July in Cape Town, South Africa.
Further events will be announced as they are confirmed.