Traditional art isnāt only from the past. Itās being made right now.
Threads of Belonging brings together three women working in HMong paj ntaub, Ilocano kusikus, and Palestinian tatreez ā honoring the legacies of immigrant communities through the textile traditions they carried here.
If you joined us at last weekās fundraiser, you felt it: the bonds this project has built, between artists and between everyone who showed up to our free workshops and open studios.
Sacramento is in a spirit of giving today ā and weāre asking you to help us reach our $10,000 goal. Every dollar supports the artistsā time, installation and permitting, and the two years this work will live at Valley HiāNorth Laguna Library.
Link in bio to donate. š§µ
Video by @karlosreneayala
Weāre still glowing āØ
Last Thursday, folks showed up ā and we felt every bit of it. Our Meet the Artist event brought in $3,000 in community support, and more than that, it gave us the chance to share our heart and hustle with the people who make this mural matter.
To everyone who came out, donated, cheered us on from a distance ā thank you. This is what culture through cloth looks like in real life š§”
Photos by @artbysarahmarie
āØWeāre excited to introduce Ren Allathkani, the artist leading the 3rd and final workshop in the Threads of Belonging public art project here in #District8.āØ
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In Workshop 3: Tatreez Embroidery, @folkloren_ will guide participants through the history and meaning of Palestinian amulets, inspired by the writings of Tawfiq Canaan. Together, participants will explore the medicinal, protective, and spiritual qualities woven into traditional objects and learn the art of tatreez embroidery.
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Using ingredients such as bay leaves, alum, miswak, and aromatic spices, participants will create their own hanging Palestinian amulet rooted in ancestral practice and cultural symbolism. āØ
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šæ Registration may be full, but we still encourage folks to join the waitlist ā a few people have been able to attend day-of when spots open up š
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š Learn more & join the waitlist using the link in our bio!
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We want you to see all of Sacramento's communities in our public spaces.
Donate $100+ and join us at our exclusive Meet the Artist event on April 30th ā meet the makers, experience the art up close, and celebrate the community behind the work. VIP packages and handcrafted artist perks available. š
Threads of Belonging is a community mural at Valley HiāNorth Laguna Library weaving together HMong Paj Ntaub, Ilocano/Itneg Kusikus, and Palestinian Tatreez. Help us reach our goal and get this mural on the wall.
Can't make it? Donate what you can through the link in our bio. Even $5 helps!
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These pieces were made by you ā our community! Over two workshops, something beautiful happened. Participants came together ā and left with a piece of living cultural heritage in their hands.
One workshop left: Palestinian Tatreez, April 11. We want to know ā should we keep going? More workshops, more traditions, more community?
Drop a š§µ in the comments if yes.
TOB Workshop #2 was something special š§¶āØ
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We had the honor of learning from, #District8 native, Ilokana cultural worker and weaver, Jamie Pesquiza Cardenas, @filmandfiber who guided us through the art of weaving on a frame loom. Together, we spent time sharing stories, building connection, and learning about the rich history behind the Ilokana weaving tradition known as Inabel.
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Thereās something powerful about slowing down, working with your hands, and carrying forward traditions rooted in culture and care.
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Swipe to see Threads of Belonging in action š & for details on our 3rd and final workshop in the series featuring artist Ren Allathkani, @folkloren_ whose workshop will introduce the history and meaning of Palestinian amulets, guided by the writings of Tawfiq Canaan.
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š Link in bio to learn more & join the waitlist: culturethroughcloth.com/threadsofbelonging
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āØ Meet the Artist: Workshop 2 ā Threads of Belonging āØ
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Weāre excited to introduce Jamie P. Cardenas @filmandfiber , the artist and cultural worker leading Workshop 2: Kusikus Weaving as part of the Threads of Belonging public art project right here in #District8.
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Jamie is an Ilokana weaver whose work centers ancestral knowledge, storytelling, and collective making. In this workshop, participants will learn to weave on a frame loom while exploring Inabel, an Ilokana weaving tradition, and the Kusikus motifāmeaning whirlpoolāwhich represents movement, connection, and continuity across generations.
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This hands-on workshop invites community members to slow down, share stories, and contribute to a handwoven mural that will become a permanent public art installation in District 8, expected Spring 2026.
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šæ Registration may be full, but a waitlist is availableāwe encourage folks to check the link in our bio and sign up.
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š Learn more & join the waitlist: culturethroughcloth.com/threadsofbelonging
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The First Workshop of Threads of Belonging kicked off this weekend in #District8 ā and what an incredible start it was. š§µāØ
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Led by Hmong textile artist @lucypachia , participants gathered in community to explore the art of paj ntaub and reflect on the power of traditional textiles to protect, heal, and tell our stories. The room was filled with intention, creativity, and connection ā exactly what this project is about.
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Weāre just getting started.
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š Swipe to learn more about Workshop Number 2: Ilokano Kusikus Weaving led by @filmandfiber
š March 14, 2026
ā¼ļø Spots are limited ā register using the link in our bio.
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šØš§µ The next chapter of Threads of Belonging is here!
Weāre excited to announce a series of hands-on public art workshops in #District8, inviting community members to be part of this unique handwoven mural project. These workshops are an opportunity to learn, create, and connect through the textile traditions that shape Threads of Belongingāhonoring culture, memory, and shared resilience through art.
āØ Workshop Dates:
ā¢ February 21, 2026 ā Paj Ntaub Workshop
ā¢ March 14, 2026 ā Kusikos Workshop
ā¢ April 11, 2026 ā Tatreez Workshop
š RSVP & learn more: Visit culturethroughcloth.com/threadsofbelonging or tap the link in our bio.
More threads. More stories. More belonging. ššŖ”
Public Art is Coming to District 8!Ā
#District8 is a tapestry of lived experiences. Threads of Belonging is an upcoming community-centered arts project that weaves Hmong, Filipinx, and Palestinian textile traditions into a shared story of resilience, cultural pride, and belonging.šØ
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Later this year, community will be invited to artist workshops to explore and create paj ntaub, kusikos, and tatreez, the traditions woven into the mural. Ā š§µ
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Fish soft sculpture by @filmandfiber and Albert Hoffman Homage print by @plantitasenbarro š one of SEAMās goals is to add more works by Sacramento artists to the permanent collection. Many thanks to Jamie for the pillow (made from vintage kimono fabric) and to Kat for giving me permission to embellish her postcard with embroidery š§µ also, if anyone knows the person who hid their stitched portrait of Dorothea Puenteās house on the grid and then posted about it on reddit - please let them know Iād love to chat! šŖ”š”šŖ”
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