Comments on: WARMI: Handmade Knits from the Homeland

By: Susan (sjanova)

Susan (sjanova) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 02:53:26 +0000

Zeva, I don’t think fiber artists would consider knitting a form of weaving. I suspect Sylvia has weavers among the women as well as knitters since both arts (as well as crochet work) are traditionally done in that area of the world. I do like the concept that she designs with the strengths of each woman in mind. Really interesting and productive approach.

I recently found Kiva, an organization that coordinates loans to (mostly) third world individuals — microfinance that anyone can participate in. Really interesting as a way to enable one-person businesses to make progress.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:08:49 +0000

Zeva, what a great find. You’re absolutely right, a winter in Paris without the right sweaters is no fun at all. I haven’t had any luck this year finding the right combination of cozy and cute. But the winter is not over yet! (Fortunately, and unfortunately) Do you know which of the stores that carries the sweaters has the widest selection?

Thanks for the article! J

By: blaire

blaire — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:18:43 +0000

Love this. Really cool; thanks!

By: Zeva Bellel

Zeva Bellel — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:46:52 +0000

Susan, you bring up a great point. I was under the assumption that knitting fell under the larger category of “wovens.” Is that correct? Sylvia uses knitters and weavers interchangeably when referring to the women she works with…Z

By: Susan (sjanova)

Susan (sjanova) — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 23:31:01 +0000

Zeva: Many of the garments look knit, not woven. And the two Columbian ladies are sitting there with knitting needles and knit items in progress. They do superb work, don’t they? Susan

By: Tory - Hip Paris

Tory - Hip Paris — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 22:50:36 +0000

I LOVE that first sweater. It’s the kind of thing I would have worn everyday as a kid…. and would happily wear now if I can get my hands on one!

By: Zeva Bellel

Zeva Bellel — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:34:57 +0000

Cecile, I definitely had you in mind when I wrote this one up. She’s going to be at Who’s Next from Jan 23-26. Are you going by any chance?

By: cecile

cecile — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:27:58 +0000

Oh WOW, i love a nice sweater, and these are fantastic-
thanks Zeva, great find +++