Only two weeks left to apply for the Dorothy Waxman Textile Prize, which is part of New York Textile Month, an exciting gathering of textile-related events held across multiple locations this September in New York City.

Li Edelkoort and Philip Fimmano are pleased to announce the 12th edition of the Dorothy Waxman International Textile Design Prize, awarded to a current or recently graduated student in Textiles or Fashion who exhibits sustainable thinking and innovative creativity in textiles. The prize is part of the TALKING TEXTILES initiative that promotes textile education and creativity.

The competition is international and open to students currently enrolled in programs focused on textiles, fashion, interior, or lifestyle textiles. Graduates from 2025 and 2026 are also eligible to apply.

The $5000 prize for the winner is sponsored by the American company MOHAWK GROUP. @mohawkgroup

Deadline: Friday, the 7th of August, 2026.

Work in image by Carlotta Talkenberger @ct.textil.e

For more information and to apply, visit the New York Textile Month website: https://www.textilemonth.nyc/textile-prize-2026

On the website, one can also see and learn about the inspiring past winners and others whose work is highlighted.

Their Instagram: @newyorktextilemonth

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