On the coast of Oaxaca you can find wild cotton plants, which have been growing freely for more than 10,000 years and heirloom cotton plants which have been continuously cultivated in the region for more than 4,000 years. Here, we share more about the cooperatives responsible for stewarding the land and working with the fiber.

After wildfires devastated parts of Greece, writer Isabella Zampetaki turned to an ancient ritual for solace. Inspired by the kernos—a vessel used in Greek harvest ceremonies—she crafted her own and filled it with olives, oil, and soil. Now, she travels across Greece, gathering offerings and stories from olive growers, celebrating resilience and tradition.

Himanshu Verma is an arts curator, artist, and independent scholar based in Jaipur. He leads heritage walks across the country and is the founder of Red Earth, an independent arts organisation that works with Indian contemporary visual art, design as well as diverse forms of cultural expression. Here, he discussed Jaipur’s best kept secret: Vastu.

In Thread Caravan’s inaugural Crafts of Kutch experience, participants were fully immersed into the rich and storied craft traditions of Gujarat’s Kutch region, a land shaped by centuries of nomadic movements, trade, and artistic heritage. Over the course of eight days, we connected with master artisans and learned textile techniques through hands-on learning experiences. Below, we dive into the unique experiences included in the trip itinerary.