Our Partners
At NI, our most valued partners are the talented textile artists and vibrant communities who bring our collections to life. Their skill, heritage, and unique cultural perspectives are the very essence of what NI represents. This page is dedicated to celebrating these remarkable individuals and the rich tapestry of their traditions.
ASAMCEI
Asociación de Mujeres Creativas de Incahuasi (Incahuasi Creative Women's Association)
Location: Incahuasi District, Ferreñafe, Peru
Leader: Ana Cecilia Manayay
About their Craft: ASAMCEI is an association of creative women from Incahuasi who weave with locally sourced sheep wool. Their textiles embody the traditions and artistry of the Incahuasi district, reflecting their deep connection to the Andean landscape and their cultural heritage.
Asociación "Panon Tacabambino"
(Tacabamba Weavers' Association)
Location: Tacabamba, Peru
About their Craft: The Asociación "Panon Tacabambino" practices the millenary techniques of Ikat and blackstrap weaving, as well as Macramé. Their distinctive style often features the characteristic colours of indigo blue and white, alongside the natural shades of native Peruvian cotton. Their cultural significance is so profound that "Panon Tacabambino" has been protected as a National Cultural Patrimony of Peru, underscoring the historical and artistic importance of their craft.
"Shinan Imabo"
(Cantagallo Artists Association "Shinan Noabo")
Location: Cantagallo, Lima, Peru
About their Craft: "Shinan Noabo" is a community of artists from Cantagallo with whom NI partnered for a pop-up exhibition of with some of their textile pieces at the Museum Rietberg Shop in 2021. Unfortunately my collaboration partner, Jessica Silvano (in the middle), passed away last year.
Their unique textile traditions and arts as well as their collaborative spirit brought a vibrant dimension to this special event, showcasing the creativity and resilience of their chipibo-konibo community.
Weaving Communities of Sikka, Maumere, Indonesia
Location: Sikka and Maumere, Flores, Indonesia
Collaboration Support: The collaborations with these communities were supported by the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property Rights and the Indonesian Minister of Creativity and Crafts, highlighting the international recognition of their unique textile heritage. The common brand “Tend Ikat Sikka” has been created in collaboration with the local weaving community.
Partner weaving houses:
"Noni House" (Sikka): Led by Daniel David, known for their distinctive weaving traditions and preservation of traditional processes and natural dyes.
"Tenun Ikat Lepo Lorun" (Nusa Tengara): Led by Alfonsa Horeng, showcasing the rich Ikat artistry of the local ikat weaving tradition. Alfonsa leads a weaving institute.
Tati Nahing (Sikka): Led by Ibu Magdalena, representing another facet of Sikka's diverse weaving heritage.
About their Craft: The weaving community of Sikka and Maumere in Indonesia have passed their tradition over many generations. In 2018 they have obtained the Geographical Indication certification, recognizing the unique origin and quality of their textile art. Each partner weaving house, such as "Noni House," "Tenun Ikat Lepo Lorun," and “Tati Nahing”, possesses distinct techniques and patterns that reflect the rich culture of the Sikka region. These collaborations, supported by international bodies, underscore the global significance of their craft.
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