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Local Cloth is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization built and sustained by a passion for fiber. Rooted in local resources and talent, we strive to increase awareness of and access to regional production and artisan practices. |
Our Approach
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Our project began when a small group of fiber enthusiasts envisioned a new way to grow the craft economy of the Western North Carolina region – using economic development strategies traditionally used in 3rd world countries. These two strategies – import substitution and adding value to local products – had been successful in growing a local food movement, and she decided to apply them to fiber. |