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Shows

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May
17
10:00 AM10:00

SPRING SHOW/ OPEN HOUSE (SATURDAY)

Come and enjoy handwoven cotton and silk fabrics and our unique clothing at our Open House on May 16th and 17th. Our amazing display of indigo ikats, batiks, and hand-dyed yardage, scarves, bags, and silverwork showcases the talents of the best of Thai, Lao, and Mayan artisans. The unique tribal needlework from Hmong and others is especially prized at our shows, as is our collection of antique Lao textiles. Fresh off the loom, see our new indigo ikats and other naturally dyed cottons from Lao women’s cooperatives.

We're all looking for good news these days, so to lighten your load, we've put a large number of fabrics, clothing, and other items on SALE for this show. Don’t miss our vintage and sale room with bargains on lightly used and much-loved clothing, scarves, and special textiles collected over the years.

We can’t wait to see you at our show! Come and enjoy a community of textile lovers in a relaxed home setting with staff happy to help in any way.

event details:

Friday and Saturday
May 16th and May 17th
10 am to 4 pm

See the big RED umbrella at
607 Dale Drive
Silver Spring, Maryland

Park on Ashford Rd, Oakford Place, or Greenbriar Dr.
and enter our show via our white front porch 

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May
16
10:00 AM10:00

SPRING SHOW/ OPEN HOUSE (FRIDAY)

Come and enjoy handwoven cotton and silk fabrics and our unique clothing at our Open House on May 16th and 17th. Our amazing display of indigo ikats, batiks, and hand-dyed yardage, scarves, bags, and silverwork showcases the talents of the best of Thai, Lao, and Mayan artisans. The unique tribal needlework from Hmong and others is especially prized at our shows, as is our collection of antique Lao textiles. Fresh off the loom, see our new indigo ikats and other naturally dyed cottons from Lao women’s cooperatives.

We're all looking for good news these days, so to lighten your load, we've put a large number of fabrics, clothing, and other items on SALE for this show. Don’t miss our vintage and sale room with bargains on lightly used and much-loved clothing, scarves, and special textiles collected over the years.

We can’t wait to see you at our show! Come and enjoy a community of textile lovers in a relaxed home setting with staff happy to help in any way.

event details:

Friday and Saturday
May 16th and May 17th
10 am to 4 pm

See the big RED umbrella at
607 Dale Drive
Silver Spring, Maryland

Park on Ashford Rd, Oakford Place, or Greenbriar Dr.
and enter our show via our white front porch 

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Dec
7
10:00 AM10:00

Annual Holiday Show (Saturday)

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!

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Dec
6
10:00 AM10:00

Annual Holiday Show (Friday)

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!

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Oct
12
10:00 AM10:00

Mekong Textiles Fall Show (Saturday)

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

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Oct
11
10:00 AM10:00

Mekong Textiles Fall Show (Friday)

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

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Jul
20
10:00 AM10:00

Red Umbrella Summer Sale

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.*

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May
18
10:00 AM10:00

Annual Spring Show

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.

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May
17
10:00 AM10:00

Annual Spring Show

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.

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Mar
16
10:00 AM10:00

MARCH THANK YOU POP UP SALE

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!

A showroom you cannot miss…

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. 

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Dec
2
10:00 AM10:00

2023 Holiday Show - Saturday

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! 

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Dec
1
10:00 AM10:00

2023 Holiday Show - Friday

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! 

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Oct
14
10:00 AM10:00

Fall Show - Saturday

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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Oct
13
10:00 AM10:00

Fall Show - Friday

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!

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May
13
10:00 AM10:00

2023 SPRING SHOW

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!

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May
12
10:00 AM10:00

2023 SPRING SHOW

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!

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Nov
26
10:00 AM10:00

Small Business Saturday Sale!

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!

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Oct
7
10:00 AM10:00

Two Day 2022 Fall Show

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.

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Jul
23
10:00 AM10:00

2022 Big Umbrella Sale

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!

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May
13
to May 14

Our 2022 Spring Showcase

  • Mekong River Textiles (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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

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Needlework Emporium 2022
Apr
9
9:00 AM09:00

Needlework Emporium 2022

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.

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Small Business Saturday
Nov
27
11:00 AM11:00

Small Business Saturday

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.

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Fall Show and Open House
Nov
19
to Nov 20

Fall Show and Open House

  • Mekong River Textiles (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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May
8
to May 10

Spring Show 2020 (Postponed)

  • Mekong River Textiles at the home of Susan McCauley (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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!

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Mar
28
9:00 AM09:00

3rd Annual Needlework Emporium

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.

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