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Organic, Natural Dye Links

Natural Dyes International, a new international non-profit organized to research natural dyes and pigments, share information and educate the public about the history of this rich tradition. Planning an international dye conference in Devon, England in Sepetember 2005. In Taos, NM in Wool Tradition's offices. 505-751-1596

Gail Denton and Donna Brown's Dye Works in Longmont, CO supplies Books, Earth Oxides, Natural Dyes, & Mordants. They also teach dye classes, particularly on surface techniques with natural dyes. 303-530-4777.

La Lana Wools Natural-dyed yarn and fiber shop in Taos, NM.


This British site has a large list of all kinds of organic web sites and producers as well as news and information on organics. Free listings.

US Dept of Agricultural's National Organic Program. Complete information about the new national certification of organic products.

New Mexico Cultural & Travel Links

Santa Fe Unlimited: The Comprehensive Guide to Santa Fe, New Mexico

Taos Unlimited: The Comprehensive Guide to Taos, New Mexico

The Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad The official site for this 64 mile narrow guage steam railroad running from Chama, NM to Antonito, CO. About 10 miles north of Tierra Wools. Another link is The Narrow Guage Circle's Cumbres-Toltec Railroad scenic tour.

The Center for Land Grant Studies. Books and resources on land, water and people of the Southwest. The center is directed by Malcolm Ebright, land grant historian and author.

The New Mexcio Office of Cultural Affairs, and The Museum of New Mexico's site on New Mexico's cultural treasures

Chama.Com Information on the Chama Valley, including the Chama Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Ghost Ranch Center, a year-round education and mission center of the Presbyterian Church, including Museums just north of Abiquiú. (505) 685 - 4333

Photos by Sam Taylor, including images of the Southwest, at Taos Art Prints.

World of Art and Antiques: New Mexico Gallery Listings Extensive list of many galleries with phone numbers.

Enchanted Lands Bicycle Tours. A circle tour from Taos to Ojo Caliente, Abiquiu/Ghost Ranch, Tierra Amarilla and back over the Tusas Mountains to Taos.

New Mexico State Parks, including El Vado Lake State Park & Heron Lake State Park

Inns & B&Bs in New Mexico and the Rocky Mountains Extensive list by city with detailed descriptions by INNRoads.

 
     
 

Weaving and Textile Collecting Links

Centinela Traditional Arts. Irvin and Lisa Trujillo's weaving studio and gallery in Chimayó, NM, showing a wide selection of Rio Grande Textiles. Toll Free 1- (877) 351-2180.

New Mexico Fiber Artisans NMFA are the growers, artisans, galleries, suppliers, teachers and students of the fiber communities in the state of New Mexico

Tapetes de Lana Weaving Center trains weavers to promote rural lifestyles and cottage industry. Visit their showrooms at 150 Bridge St., Las Vegas, NM , 505-426-8638 or Main St., Mora, NM, 505-387-2247.

Chimayó Trading and Mercantile. Chimayó, NM. Variety of traditional arts including textiles. Specializing in Navajo weaving. 800-248-7859.

Tai Gallery/Textile Arts - Mary Hunt Kahlenberg. Canyon Road, Santa Fé, NM. Museum quality textiles from around the world, by appointment. 505-983-9780.

Robert Parson's Fine Art. Taos, NM. Antique Navajo textiles. 1-800-613-5091.

Thirteen Moons Gallery. Contemporary art quilts. Canyon Road, Santa Fé, NM. 505-995-8513.

The Textile Museum. Washington, DC. Dedicated to furthering the understanding of mankind's creative achievements in the textile arts. 202-667-0441

Spanish Colonial Arts Society. Santa Fé, NM. Founded to encourage and promote Spanish colonial arts and crafts and to inform and educate the public about traditional art forms, designs and techniques. They produce the Traditional Spanish Market in Santa Fé. 505-982-4585.

El Ranchos de Las Golondrinas. Santa Fé, NM. A Spanish Colonial Living History Museum. Open to self-guided tours from June through September Wednesday - Sunday 10 am to 4 pm. (505) 471-2261

Museum of International Folk Art. Includes the Neutrogena collection with many textiles. In Santa Fé, NM next to the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture and the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian. Closed Mondays. 505-827-6350.

Millicent Rodgers Museum. Contemporay and traditional arts of the Southwest, includeing textiles. 4 miles North of Taos. 505-758-2462.

Weaving Southwest. Rachel Brown's contemporary weaving galley in Taos, NM. 1-800-765-1272. The location is also the home of her Rio Grande Weaving Supply which has a complete line of looms, spinning wheels, yarns and more.


 

 
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Sheep, Weaving, Wool & Yarn Links

Rachel Brown's Rio Grande Weaving Supply in Taos NM, which has a complete line of looms, spinning wheels, yarns and more. 1-800-765-1272

Taos Wool Mill Custom wool spinning mill in Arroyo Hondo, NM. 1-505-776-1374

Sheperd's Lamb - Shepherd's Certified Organic Grassfed Lamb, raised by the Manzanares family in New Mexico.

Espanola Valley Fiber Arts - A unique resource for fiber artists and those who find beauty in the fiber arts. Classes, storefront, and weaving resources.

Navajo-Churro Sheep Association, History, characteristics, preservation, listing of breeders, etc.

Fantasy Fibers Custom, exotic, fiber carding and spinning. Fibre processing, sales and blending, for Qiviut, Alpaca, Angora, Llama, Mohair, Merino, Hemp and many other fibers. Processed fibres available in batts, roving or yarn. Also registered quality Llamas and stud services at www.lloveablellamas.com

Fiber Arts Online. Links to fibrearts related web sites useful for fibre artists. Free & paid listings

Crochet Guild of America's web site.

Cerro Mojino Woolworks Sam and Connie Taylor, Churro wool growers and yarn producers south of Tres Piedras, NM. Sam's photography can be seen on his web page Taos Art Prints.

Searching for Pasture Cover feature in High Country News on Lyle McNeal's efforts to revive the Churro sheep breed. By Lisa Jones, Jan 31, 1999.

Art McGathy's Loom Construction References - an extensive list of loom building resources, including books and web pages with reviews.

Sheep Breeds Encyclopedia of sheep breeds maintained by Oklahoma State University, includes other livestock breeds.

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