Workshop/Demo Weaving Stories: Burmese Textiles & Mindful Design
Workshop/Demo Weaving Stories: Burmese Textiles & Mindful Design
Step into the vibrant world of Burmese textiles, where every thread carries a story of heritage, mindfulness, and creativity. This interactive session combines storytelling, visual samples, and cultural practices to show how weaving is more than craft — it’s a way of life that connects community, identity, and sustainability.
Guests will explore how traditional attire and patterns reflect history, trade, and the wisdom of mindful design — from the frugal practice of rotating sarongs daily to preserve clothing, to the deep symbolism woven into colors and motifs. The session includes a storytelling folktale about design and wisdom and a chance to view (and even try on) authentic garments. Together, we’ll reflect on how ancient traditions can inspire modern design thinking, education, and community empowerment.
Leave with not just knowledge, but a renewed appreciation of how culture and creativity can guide us toward mindful, sustainable, and inclusive futures.
About the Host
The Saint
The Saint is a mindfulness guide and storyteller of Burmese folktales who creates spaces where culture, heritage, and wellness meet. Born and raised in Mandalay, Burma, and now based in San Diego, she shares traditional arts, tea meditation, and cultural storytelling to spark reflection and connection. As the founder of Paantine, a platform for culturally-rooted education and wellness, she blends mindful practices with narratives of Burmese textiles and folklore to inspire appreciation of heritage in modern life. With over 18 years of international teaching experience, The Saint invites communities to learn, reflect, and reimagine through the power of story.
