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Don’t miss our two-day annual holiday show - an event filled with artisanal treasures to make the most precious presents for those you love.
Event Details:
Friday, December 6th &
Saturday, December 7th
10 am to 4 pm
607 Dale Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20910
spot the red umbrella and you're there!
Don’t miss our annual holiday show - an event filled with artisanal treasures to make the most precious presents for those you love.
Event Details:
Friday, December 6th &
Saturday, December 7th
10 am to 4 pm
607 Dale Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20910
spot the red umbrella and you're there!
Our 2024 Fall Show is happening!
Come join us for an Autumn celebration of our textile love.
See our new ikat cotton fabric and scarves, a range of small treasure bags from the Oma people, and new silver jewelry. Our brilliant and colorful silk ikat and cotton fabrics are featured in our clothing, yardage, and scarves.
Date: Friday October 11th and Saturday October 12th
Time: 10 am to 3 pm
Location: 607 Dale Drive Silver Spring, Maryland 20910
Our 2024 Fall Show is happening!
Come join us for an Autumn celebration of our textile love.
See our new ikat cotton fabric and scarves, a range of small treasure bags from the Oma people, and new silver jewelry. Our brilliant and colorful silk ikat and cotton fabrics are featured in our clothing, yardage, and scarves.
Date: Friday October 11th and Saturday October 12th
Time: 10 am to 3 pm
Location: 607 Dale Drive Silver Spring, Maryland 20910
To build on the enthusiasm for all things ikat, we’ll be offering a SUMMER SALE on Saturday, July 20th! The sale includes 15% to 30% off yardage for both silk and cotton fabrics, along with select clothing and other items like special woven pieces, new vintage textiles, clothing, and scarves. Details below!
Saturday, July 20th from 10 am to 4 pm
607 Dale Drive, Silver Spring Maryland
The BIG RED umbrella on Dale marks the spot!
*Park on Ashford Road. With the purple line construction check on road closures in the area. We have full accessibility from Colesville Road and Dale Drive.*
Join us for our annual Spring Show is Friday and Saturday, May 17th and 18th from 10 am to 3 pm.
See our new scarves and handwoven silk and cotton fabrics from the looms of Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Guatemala. Enjoy shows that celebrate women’s creativity while sustaining ancient textile practices. Our unique clothing is available on the rack or by special order.
Bring a friend and enjoy the beauty and fun!
See the bright red umbrella at 607 Dale Drive and you have arrived! We support village-based women's cooperatives and fairly traded goods.
Join us for our annual Spring Show is Friday and Saturday, May 17th and 18th from 10 am to 3 pm.
See our new scarves and handwoven silk and cotton fabrics from the looms of Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Guatemala. Enjoy shows that celebrate women’s creativity while sustaining ancient textile practices. Our unique clothing is available on the rack or by special order.
Bring a friend and enjoy the beauty and fun!
See the bright red umbrella at 607 Dale Drive and you have arrived! We support village-based women's cooperatives and fairly traded goods.
We’re celebrating the beauty of Ikat weaving at our pop-up show on Saturday, March 16th from 10 am to 3 pm. Enjoy a fabulous thank you SALE of 15% to 30% off on all cotton and silk fabrics!
Step into our showroom to be embraced by colors of the rainbow in shimmery silks and vibrant cottons sure to entice and inspire. Textile techniques such as single and double ikat, zone dyeing, batiks, supplementary work, and tapestry weaves, mastered through the centuries by Thai, Lao, Cambodian, and Guatemalan artisans, are the heart of our collection.
This season, give the gift of handmade fair trade goods!
Don’t miss our 2023 Holiday Show where we'll be showing many small pieces to enhance your gift giving in addition to our beautiful handwoven textiles and clothing
December 1 and 2 Friday and Saturday 10 am to 4 pm
Have questions about the event? Feel free to give us a call at 301 589 1432 or email us!
This season, give the gift of handmade fair trade goods!
Don’t miss our 2023 Holiday Show where we'll be showing many small pieces to enhance your gift giving in addition to our beautiful handwoven textiles and clothing
December 1 and 2 Friday and Saturday 10 am to 4 pm
Have questions about the event? Feel free to give us a call at 301 589 1432 or email us!
Celebrate Autumn with us!
Featuring a fabulous variety of handwoven cotton and silk textiles from the looms of Thailand and Laos. This includes ikat resist-dyed fabrics, scarves, ceremonial pieces, hemp batik, and other items. There will also be our unique clothing pieces I design and make in our Silver Spring studio.
Friday and Saturday, October 13th and 14th from 10 am to 4 pm!
Have questions about the event? Feel free to give us a call at 301 589 1432 or email us.
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Celebrate Autumn with us!
Featuring a fabulous variety of handwoven cotton and silk textiles from the looms of Thailand and Laos. This includes ikat resist-dyed fabrics, scarves, ceremonial pieces, hemp batik, and other items. There will also be our unique clothing pieces I design and make in our Silver Spring studio.
Friday and Saturday, October 13th and 14th from 10 am to 4 pm!
Have questions about the event? Feel free to give us a call at 301 589 1432 or email us.
To stay updated on all things Mekong Textiles, sign up for our newsletter!
Join us for our Annual Big Red Umbrella Summer Sale!
Showing Thai and Lao handwoven silk and cotton yardage, clothing patterns, wearables, hand-crafted silver and unique casual clothing designs from our on-site designer workshop.
Have questions about the event? Feel free to give us a call at 301 589 1432 or email us!
Join us Friday May 12th and Saturday May 13th from 10 am to 4 pm to explore new and vintage handmade textiles from our travels including Guatemala, Laos, Thailand, and Cambodia.
There will be scarves, shawls, bags, pillows and over 100 handwoven cotton and silk fabrics, not to mention our unique clothing creations and patterns.
No matter what you're searching for or find, our Spring Show selection will lead you into the new seasonal seamlessly in style!
Join us Friday May 12th and Saturday May 13th from 10 am to 4 pm to explore new and vintage handmade textiles from our travels including Guatemala, Laos, Thailand, and Cambodia.
There will be scarves, shawls, bags, pillows and over 100 handwoven cotton and silk fabrics, not to mention our unique clothing creations and patterns.
No matter what you're searching for or find, our Spring Show selection will lead you into the new seasonal seamlessly in style!
Don’t miss our Holiday Open House on Friday, December 2nd, and Saturday, December 3rd from 10 am to 4pm!
Discover special holiday gifts while supporting women weavers, the environment, and fair trade.
Don’t miss our Holiday Open House on Friday, December 2nd, and Saturday, December 3rd from 10 am to 4pm!
Discover special holiday gifts while supporting women weavers, the environment, and fair trade.
One way to support our earth is by supporting small businesses.
Enjoy 10 to 20% off selected fabrics, scarves, and vintage/consigned clothing!
November 26th 2022
10 am to 3 pm
607 Dale Drive, Silver Spring Maryland 20910
No appointment is needed and masks are not required at this sale. Just come to enjoy the beautiful textiles and clothing!
Please call 301 589 1432 if you get lost or have any questions!
Join us for our Fall Show October 7th and 8th from 10 am to 4 pm.
Our latest Thai and Lao silk and cotton handwoven jackets and colorful tops will transport you into the new season with new vitality!
Join us for our Fall Show October 7th and 8th from 10 am to 4 pm.
Our latest Thai and Lao silk and cotton handwoven jackets and colorful tops will transport you into the new season with new vitality!
Direction notes:
Look for the big RED umbrella along Dale Dr and turn onto Ashford Rd. 607 is at the corner of Dale and Ashford.
Free parking on Ashford Rd, Oakford, and Greenbriar Dr.
Our Big Umbrella Sale is happening Saturday July 23rd from 10 am to 4 pm!
Enjoy 15% to 30% on handwoven silk and cotton fabrics from the looms of Laos, Thailand, and Cambodia. There will also be up to 20% off select clothes and scarves.
Come alone or bring friends, and celebrate this big sale with us!
MAY 13 and 14
Friday and Saturday
10am to 4pm
Come enjoy the beauty of the season through amazing hand-woven textiles at our open house event. See our intricate Laotian Ceremonial pieces reminding us of the power of womanhood as the cosmic serpent mother motif representing female energy and life forces. Our new colorful cotton and silk yardage from the looms of Thailand and Laos, special Katu tribe beaded runners, stunning cotton and silk scarves and shawls by leading women artisans are sure to stimulate your senses and bring you fully into the feel of the season. These and more will be available in our fabulous showroom with staff attuned to your needs and happy to help with your selections. Indigo ikat cottons and Hmong tribal batiks are available by the yard or piece. Unique jackets, blouses and tunics made in our Silver Spring studio are both casual and comfy wearable for everyday or evening.
We support women's cooperatives, sustainable practices and fairly traded goods.
See the big red umbrella at 607 Dale Drive, Silver Spring, Md. 20910
(301) 589-1432
Mekong River Textile's first show of the year, the Needlework Emporium, is back at the Women’s Club of Bethesda, 5500 Sonoma Road on Saturday April 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A group of talented artists and exhibitors gather yearly offering an intimate shopping experience for those who love textiles, handmade goods, and all the needle arts.
We’ll bring our Thai and Lao handwoven fabrics, indigo and multi-colored ikat cottons, bead-woven runners, tapestry work, embroidered bags, jewelry and cotton and silk scarves. Our unique blouses, vests, jackets and other clothing will be featured.
We look forward to seeing you.
See FaceBook @NeedleworkEmporium for more information.
Our show features remarkable handmade textiles from tribal artisans in Laos and Thailand. This includes colorful Oma embroidery, Hmong batik and needlework, ikat resist-dyed cotton and silk yardage, bead-woven runners and bags, hand-worked silver jewelry, intricate Laotian ceremonial weavings and other small treasures.
November 19 and 20
Friday and Saturday
10am - 4pm
Our show features remarkable handmade textiles from tribal artisans in Laos and Thailand. This includes colorful Oma embroidery, Hmong batik and needlework, ikat resist-dyed cotton and silk yardage, bead-woven runners and bags, hand-worked silver jewelry, intricate Laotian ceremonial weavings and other small treasures.
Mekong River Textiles joins a talented group of artisans and exhibitors for a unique shopping experience for those who love the needle and textile arts.
We regret that due to the virus our Spring Show is postponed and will not occur on May 8th-10th. Please keep posted for updates on this page and we hope to see you soon.
Celebrate the season’s vibrant colors and textures while supporting Thai and Laos artisans. We have newly created clothing, scarves, jewelry, and hand-woven fabrics. Special ceremonial silk wall-hangings, bead-woven textiles, and tribal needlework are featured at this show.
We are members of Weave A Real Peace, a textile community that raises awareness of the importance of textile traditions to grassroots economies. We support village based women’s cooperatives and fairly traded goods.
Look for the big red umbrella on Dale Drive and park on Ashford Road, Oakford Place, or Greenbriar Drive.
Can’t make it? Please call for an appointment at 301-589-1432.
Get something your mother will cherish for many years!
POSTPONED due to Covid-19. Will update with new date ASAP.
We’ll be exhibiting are new stock of clothing, scarves, jewelry, and tribal needle work from Laos, at this yearly show in Bethesda. We’ll be joined by a talented group of artisans and needlework suppliers. There’s no charge to attend and parking is free.
December 6 & 7
Friday & Saturday
10am to 4pm
Enjoy a feast of the senses with our silk and cotton handwoven scarves and fabrics direct from our favorite artisans in Laos, Cambodia and Thailand. We're busy sewing and preparing our new clothing creations designed and made in our Silver Spring studio, pieces to enjoy and cherish for many years.
Featuring:
Intricate Laotian ceremonial textiles
Cambodian ikat Pidan Temple hangings
Festive Silk Ikat scarves and shawls from the most innovative Thai weavers and dyers
Indigo-dyed fabrics and clothing
Mango wood textile hangers
Embroidered tribal jackets and bags
Katu bead woven mats
Karen tribe silver and earrings
Also open other times by appointment in Silver Spring, MD. For more information, directions, or an appointment, please call (301) 589-1432 or email info@MekongRiverTextiles.com.
Location: 607 Dale Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Directions: From I-495 Exit 30B Colesville Rd. South (RT. 29). Left at Dale Dr. (at Mrs. K’s Tollhouse Restaurant). At 5th left, turn on Ashford Rd. Park on Ashford Rd., Oakford Place or Greenbriar Dr. 607 Dale Dr. is on the corner of Dale Dr. and Ashford Rd. with the white fence. The BIG RED UMBRELLA on Dale Dr. marks the spot!
October 4, 5, 6
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
10am to 5pm
We'll be highlighting festive wearables for the season including silk and cotton ikat jackets, blouses, scarves and many other unique pieces. Our collection is curated and presented by Susan McCauley who works directly with artisans in mainland SE Asia. For over 30 years she has supported weavers working to maintain their culture, traditions and way of life in a sustainable way. Enjoy Susan's journey through the beauty of her garments and textiles while delighting in the accomplishments of women artisans. This show is a great way to segue into the celebrations of the season, to indulge your senses and to boost your joy of life.
Also open other times by appointment in Silver Spring, MD. For more information, directions, or an appointment, please call (301) 589-1432 or email info@MekongRiverTextiles.com.
Location: 607 Dale Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Directions: From I-495 Exit 30B Colesville Rd. South (RT. 29). Left at Dale Dr. (at Mrs. K’s Tollhouse Restaurant). At 5th left, turn on Ashford Rd. Park on Ashford Rd., Oakford Place or Greenbriar Dr. 607 Dale Dr. is on the corner of Dale Dr. and Ashford Rd. with the white fence. The BIG RED UMBRELLA on Dale Dr. marks the spot!
