World Eco-Fiber & Textile (WEFT) Forum was first started in September 1999 in Kuching, and since then it has been a biennial event.

This forum strives to promote, share and acquire knowledge of natural fibers and dyes, to encourage and coordinate research and studies into traditional fiber crafts, and to create networks and foster cultural exchange.

The rich schedule at this year’s WEFT Forum includes an international exhibition & bazaar, forums and workshops, as well as a gala dinner and fashion show. There are additional tours to weaving and craft centers and places of interest in Kuching and Sarawak with limited places available.

The 3-day Forum will have 30 internationally renowned scholars, community leaders and designers of Textiles and Natural Fibers share their latest research information and knowledge on the tradition and the contemporary and innovative designs over the 3 mornings

The 3 afternoons will have break-out workshop sessions with the Sarawak Cultural Communities/Associations.

Find the full schedule here and the registration form. Contact the organisers directly via weft2025@gmail.com

Strategic Partners:

• Sarawak Craft Council

• ASEAN Handicraft Promotion and Development Association (AHPADA)

• Asia Pacific Crafts Alliance (APCA)

• World Crafts Council Asia-Pacific Region (WCC-APR)

Supported by:

• MINISTRY OF TOURISM, CREATIVE INDUSTRY AND PERFORMING ARTS SARAWAK

• BESARAWAK

• SARAWAK TOURISM BOARD

KOGEI Art Fair Kanazawa is the only art fair specialising in crafts in Japan that transmits the new aesthetic sense and values of crafts to the world. A total of forty galleries will be gathered, and works of artists active in the world from up-and-coming young people will be exhibited and sold.

VIP Preview on November 28th by invite only. The weekend days are open to the public.

Head to the website to purchase your tickets.

Saturday, November 29, 2025, 11am - 19:00 Open to the public

Sunday, November 30, 2025, 11am - 6pm Open to the public

The World Ikat Textiles Symposium (WITS) is scheduled for the 3rd - 5th December this year.

Held at the Khon Kaen Hotel & Convention Centre in Thailand, the theme for this event is ‘Threads of Tomorrow: Weaving Technologies Heritage into Sustainable Futures’.

The full program and registration forms are currently being finalised, but mark it in your calendar now!

13th Edition of the Sargaalaya International Arts & Crafts Festival (SIACF), held at Sargaalaya Kerala Arts & Crafts Village, Iringal, Vadakara, Kozhikode, Kerala, India

Celebrated as one of India’s premier and most vibrant craft festivals, it has evolved into a prestigious platform for master artisans and emerging talents from across India and abroad to showcase, demonstrate, and sell their handmade crafts in a scenic and culturally immersive environment.

Applications to exhibit close on 15th October this year. Apply now via this online form, or contact sargaalayaiacf@gmail.com for more information.

Hosted by Jingdezhen Ceramic University and the Jingdezhen Municipal Government, the 2026 IAC Congress will explore the city’s rich ecosystem of ceramic education, digital innovation, and international cultural exchange. From the recently opened Yuan Dynasty Blue & White Museum and Research Centre to the ‘Ceramic Road’ International Ceramic Education Alliance, Jingdezhen is actively shaping the future of ceramic arts and technology.

This event will be an opportunity for the international ceramics community to experience the spirit of Jingdezhen - a living museum of ceramic excellence and a beacon for global dialogue in the ceramic arts.

Highlights include:

• A welcome banquet

• The IAC/UNESCO Night

• Conferences and panel discussions by international experts

• Tours of several museums and sites in Jingdezhen

• Multiple exhibitions, including the international IAC members’ exhibition, the IAC new members’ exhibition and a special exhibition on intangible heritage

• The IAC New Members’ and Member of Honour ceremonies

• The Jingdezhen International Ceramic Art Biennale, a headline satellite event

• Traditional performances

• A full day of exploring various sites in and around Jingdezhen

• A farewell party, featuring a taiping kiln bonfire

• Post-Congress tours (optional)

Registrations open now via the website. Early bird ticket prices until 31st March 2026

REVELATIONS CHINA
International Biennial of Crafts and Creation

As the first international extension of Révélations, REVELATIONS CHINA provides a vibrant space for contemporary, diverse, and professional dialogue. It fosters meaningful exchanges between creators, collectors, and cultural institutions, while serving as a platform that supports international artisans and artists in accessing the Asian and Chinese markets.

Set in Shanghai, one of Asia’s most dynamic cities. As a bridge between East and West, its creative energy and international outlook make it a true cultural crossroads. Every November, Shanghai bursts into life with art fairs, salons, and exhibitions, drawing collectors, galleries, and enthusiasts from around the world to celebrate the city’s golden season of art trading.