Mimi Prober

From last April to this April, we wanted to share some ‘Earth Month’ musings and acknowledge the local work in New York State that is beginning to take shape on the ground and behind the scenes with , as they focus on the support and growth of our local New York State fiber ecosystem - from farm, to fiber, mill, processing, to final product. Initiated by Governor Hochul, spearheaded by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, Commissioner Richard Ball, and led by Kathryn Davis, the Natural Fiber Textile Development Workgroup is a collaboration of individuals from all areas of expertise who are passionate about this movement in sustainability, supporting the local supply chain and bringing the natural fiber & textile industry at the forefront in New York State and beyond.

Mimi is honored to be a member of this workgroup. Everyone in the community can and should join in this conversation (our next meeting is in October, and you can join us!). As we work towards implementing the workgroup’s recommendations, community conversation and collaboration are the first steps towards the way forward in rethinking our industries. Always ask questions and share the important story of , in support of the people and planet. 🌱

Photo 1: MIMI PROBER Atelier signature felted lace textile, hand felted for , who is a model and inspiration for sustainable and local natural wool, photographed by for .
Photo 2-4: excerpts from on the Natural Fiber Textile Development Workgroup & recommendations
Photo 5-6: official report, which can be found and read in its entirety on their website.
Photo 7: Preview of our new local wool textile developments with friends from the workgroup - lovingly referred to as a friendship quilt, this textile incorporates remnants of the natural fiber textile processes (woven, felt, yarn) embroidered and pieced together to create a zero-waste signature custom textile that honors our local processors, creators, and the beautiful NYS wool.

Community conversation + meaningful gatherings 💐 with for their summit - join us! We will be having important discussions on the New York State supply chain, and local wool, in support of all of the hands who bring this dedicated vision to life - from farm, to fiber, to final garment.

We are excited to create a meaningful piece that is so very special to have these interwoven stories brought to life by offering in the silent auction an opportunity to bid on a fully custom signature Atelier jacket, custom crafted from botanical natural color madder, handwoven 100% Dorset local wool, woven by Lilly Marsh Studios with custom Hudson Valley fine wool yarn developed at Battenkill Mill for Cornwall Yarn Shop, by Gail Parrinello. 🤍

The winner will have the chance to work with us to select their desired style from our collection, including the signature Motorcycle Jacket, which will be individually handcrafted and custom made based on the individual’s size request and measurements, with hand cast sculpted antique sterling silver custom closures. 🤍

You must be present to bid - visit hvtextileproject.org for the full Summit agenda and registration! 🐑