Another Year Draws to a Close...
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Winter Gifts at Common Thread
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Artisan,
burgundy,
common thread,
Fabric Store,
Fabrics,
Felt,
four corners,
Handwoven,
magenta,
New Mexico,
Rio Grande,
Tablecloths,
Textiles,
Wool
Sunday, November 24, 2013
Happy Thanksgiving & Holiday Hours
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colors,
common thread,
Fabrics,
Felt,
four corners,
Handwoven,
New Mexico,
Tablecloths,
Textiles,
Thanksgiving
Friday, November 1, 2013
Backstage at the Crow's Nest / John Dunn Shops Halloween Extravaganza, 2013
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common thread,
Dia de los muertos,
Fabric Store,
Halloween,
New Mexico,
renee,
Sheri,
Taos,
Textiles
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Edible Textiles / The New Reds
In addition to rich maroon and burgundy weaves, we have two new hues; burgundy with light orange weft, and red with white weft--a vintage classic, "chambray". The burgundy & orange fabric exudes an edible inner glow.. Visualize cinnamon with chile molido & caramelized brown sugar.
Experience the warmth and vibrancy of these new colors and textures at Common Thread in Taos,NM..
Locally Designed: Churro Felt Panel, Silk Velvet Wearable Textile, Table Covering, Handloomed Fabric by the Yard |
Left: Burgundy with Light Orange Weft / Right: Red with White Weft (Chambray) |
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Artisan,
burgundy,
colors,
common thread,
Cotton,
Fabric,
Fabric Store,
Fabrics,
four corners,
Guatemala,
handloomed,
Handwoven,
Rio Grande,
Taos
Monday, October 21, 2013
Masks and Shadows
As the evening lengthens and shadows deepen
Leaves turning falling introspection
Join us at the John Dunn Shops for the 2013 Annual Halloween Ball!
Wednesday October 31
3 pm till dark or so
Unusual customs and costumes !
An Assortment of Masks at Common Thread |
October Offerings |
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Hand Carved, Textile Woodblocks / New Shipment
Common Thread has received another supply of wood printing blocks from India. Retired from duty, these masterfully carved woodblocks were used for printing patterns on textiles. In their worn condition, these vintage and semi-vintage blocks are also suitable for printing on paper, or imprinting in clay. Or, they are simply beautiful, as objects for decoration.
Boteh (Paisley): A droplet-shaped vegetable motif |
Each woodblock is one-of-a-kind. An endless variety of design elements. |
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Artisan,
Block Print,
common thread,
Fabrics,
Handmade,
India,
Kalamkari,
Textiles,
Woodblock
Friday, September 20, 2013
For Your Warmth & Enjoyment
Coming Sunday..
Soft lambswool scarves in a variety of colors & weaves. Some are vegetable dyed.
These lightweight scarves are handwoven by a women's economic cooperative in the foothills of the Himalayas..
Soft lambswool scarves in a variety of colors & weaves. Some are vegetable dyed.
These lightweight scarves are handwoven by a women's economic cooperative in the foothills of the Himalayas..
Labels:
Artisan,
colors,
common thread,
handloomed,
Handmade,
Handwoven,
Wool,
words: renee
Friday, September 13, 2013
Kantha Technique / Embroidered Silk Throws
Wear or Decorate with these fine quality double-faced vintage silks. Dense running stitches--also known as kantha--run the entire length, and create fringed ends. Richly printed. One of a kind.
Approximately 40"x72"/ $48.50
Approximately 40"x72"/ $48.50
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Artisan,
Block Print,
common thread,
Embroidery,
Fabric,
Handwoven,
India,
Kantha,
Ralli,
Taos
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Visions of Río Grande
The geography we inhabit is defined by a Watershed. For those who live work and play in Northern New Mexico, the Watershed is, Río Grande. Big River. Source of life.
Earth given; the Río Grande river system embodies history; flows into the future..
We welcome the recently established, Río Grande Del Norte National Monument. A vast and unique North American wilderness landscape is now protected.
"The Río Grande del Norte National Monument was established on March 25, 2013 by Presidential Proclamation. The monument includes approximately 242,500 acres of public land managed by the Bureau of Land Management. The landscape is comprised of rugged, wide open plains at an average elevation of 7,000 feet, dotted by volcanic cones, and cut by steep canyons with rivers tucked away in their depths. The Río Grande carves an 800 foot deep gorge through layers of volcanic basalt flows and ash. Among the volcanic cones in the Monument, Ute Mountain is the highest, reaching to 10,093 feet."
Earth given; the Río Grande river system embodies history; flows into the future..
We welcome the recently established, Río Grande Del Norte National Monument. A vast and unique North American wilderness landscape is now protected.
"The Río Grande del Norte National Monument was established on March 25, 2013 by Presidential Proclamation. The monument includes approximately 242,500 acres of public land managed by the Bureau of Land Management. The landscape is comprised of rugged, wide open plains at an average elevation of 7,000 feet, dotted by volcanic cones, and cut by steep canyons with rivers tucked away in their depths. The Río Grande carves an 800 foot deep gorge through layers of volcanic basalt flows and ash. Among the volcanic cones in the Monument, Ute Mountain is the highest, reaching to 10,093 feet."
We present fabrics that relate to our place and time along the Upper Río Grande.
On The Río / Screen Print on Cotton by Terrie Hancock Mangat / 45" Wide / Vertical Repeat: 36"
A masterful/poetic design. A narrative depicting physical and cultural geography familiar to Taos, the Upper Río Grande Valley, and Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
On The Río / Screen Print on Cotton by Terrie Hancock Mangat / 45" Wide / Vertical Repeat: 36"
A masterful/poetic design. A narrative depicting physical and cultural geography familiar to Taos, the Upper Río Grande Valley, and Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
On The Río Details / Hot Springs, Rafting, Basalt Boulders, & Rainbow Trout
NEW: Río Grande Stripe (window display) / Woven Cotton / 18" Wide / Handloomed in Guatemala
A traditional Bands and Stripes pattern inspired by New Mexico regional history.
See: Rio Grande Textiles / Compiled and Edited by Nora Fisher. (Background: Quilted Silk Sari)
Source: Rio Grande Textiles / Museum of New Mexico Press
NEW: Río Grande Stripe (window display) / Woven Cotton / 18" Wide / Handloomed in Guatemala
A traditional Bands and Stripes pattern inspired by New Mexico regional history.
See: Rio Grande Textiles / Compiled and Edited by Nora Fisher. (Background: Quilted Silk Sari)
Río Grande Stripe / White & Earth Colorway
Source: Rio Grande Textiles / Museum of New Mexico Press
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Cotton,
Fabric,
Fabric Store,
Fabrics,
Guatemala,
handloomed,
Handwoven,
New Mexico,
Quilt,
Rio Grande,
Screenprint,
Taos,
Terrie Mangat,
Textiles
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Celebrate Whole Cloth / Simple Window Treatments
Sunday, June 23, 2013
New Handloomed 18" Stripes
Pony Stripe, Poncho Stripe, Seco Stripe / 100% Cotton / Handloomed / ~10 oz / $14.95/yd |
Seco Stripe / Persimmon |
Jalisco Stripe in alternate color ways |
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Spring into Summer >> Offerings at Common Thread
Cotton Kantha Quilted Scarves / Gudri Ralli |
Lightweight Cotton Voile Bandhani Wraps |
Wood Textile Printing Blocks |
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Awnings,
Blanket,
Block Print,
Camping,
Churro,
common thread,
Cotton,
Fabric,
four corners,
Glamping,
handloomed,
Handwoven,
Ikat,
India,
Linen,
Picnic,
saltillo,
serape,
Tablecloths,
Textiles