Inspired by the East Asian tale of the Red Thread, which weaves destinies together. Today, the notion of the Red Thread embodies a broader sense of interconnectedness, bridging individuals and events across the globe.

We asked Vòng Vòng: Connecting Dots’ 24 collaborators to contribute a piece of fabric they were willing to part with. Those who could participate contributed everything from the cuff of their beloved pair of jeans to their late mother’s shirt to salvaged threads from the very first pillow they laid their head on, handmade by their Palestinian-Syrian grandmother. 

Those from afar who couldn’t send us their fabric sent us their love. With the physical textiles and love from afar, we wove together a tapestry that represents our connection to one another and our collective effort to co-build new futures. 

We hope to continue adding to this textile as Vòng Vòng develops and grows alongside our collaborators.

Gathered and sewn by Karen Thảo La as part of Vòng Vòng's inaugural community engagement series: Connecting Dots (March 21-24, 2024). 

With fabrics from collaborators: Masa Ketab, Eda Ertan, Anjalica Solomon, Jei So, Veron, Victor Tran, Kara Juku, Jas Minh, Shay Đior, Justin Noriel, Solara Thanh-Bình Đặng, Bỳnh Ho, and Kimberly Ho 何文蔚.