HomeNet Thailand – This association is the coordinating centre of the network of homebased producers and homeworkers, and non-governmental organizations in Thailand.
Homenet Thailand – spotlight on Panmai Group
Asia Monitor Resource Centre – Homenet International article on Prae Pan Group
Earth Net Foundation & Green Net Coop – Earth Net helps Thai farmers move to organic farming, while Green Net helps these organic farmers market their products within Thailand and to international markets.
[Note: The English side of this website is a work in progress. Read an article about Kokkabok Women's Cotton Group by TAMMACHAT co-founders Ellen Agger and Alleson Kase, with photos by Ellen Agger – scroll down to Cotton Producer at the bottom of the page & click on visit their village...]
The ThaiCraft Association – This organization sells high quality Thai crafts and promotes fair trade for partner artisan groups with monthly fairs in Bangkok.
Mulberries – One of the Lao silk producing groups we now trade with. A not-for-profit company, it creates income-generating opportunities for Lao people in a socially and environmentally responsible manner.
Laos: "Remnants of War" photo essay – Our newest supplier is in Laos, the least developed and most rural country in Southeast Asia. This photo essay illustrates the importance and dangers of alternative forms of income generation in an area that continues to be endangered by the ‘Vietnam’ War.
IFAT – The global network of Fair Trade Organizations's mission is to improve the livelihoods and well being of disadvantaged producers by linking and promoting Fair Trade Organizations, and speaking out for greater justice in world trade.
World Fair Trade Day – The 2008 theme is Fair Trade + Ecology.
The Thai Textile Society – This non-profit organization is dedicated to the study and appreciation of textiles, with particular emphasis on the textiles of Thailand and Southeast Asia.
Studio Art Quilt Associates – This international organization's mission is to promote the art quilt through education, exhibitions, professional development and documentation.
Canadian Quilt Association – This association promotes a greater understanding, appreciation, and knowledge of the art, techniques, and heritage of patchwork, appliqué and quilting.
Ethical Fashion Forum – This non-profit organization is a network of designers, businesses
and organisations focusing upon social and environmental sustainability in the fashion industry.
Ethical Style – An online magazine about eco-fashion issues that features TAMMACHAT Natural Textiles in their October 2008 Behind the Seams blog.
selvedge – This is our favourite textile magazine.
Laurie Swim Quilt Art – We're captivated by Laurie's use of the quilt to tell stories and show feeling. Her recent book is a gem. Laurie used an exquisite piece of TAMMACHAT's naturally dyed mutmii silk in the reflection on water in her piece to the left.
Raw Beauty. 16" x 16" Mixed Media Fibre, Laurie Swim 2008
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Valerie Hearder – Val is an internationally respected art quilter, teacher and author.
Kate Church Sculptural Puppetry – Kate is using some of our silks in her whimsical creations.
Atlantic Sewing Guild – This group of sewing enthusiasts, based in Halifax, NS, meets together to share their love and knowledge of sewing.
Pangnirtung Tapestry Studio – These Inuit women tapestry weavers are part of the Uqqurmiut Centre for Arts & Crafts on Baffin Island, Nunavut, in the Far North of Canada. You see them here wearing silk scarves handcrafted by weavers in Thailand and Laos!
