Inspired by the East Asian tale of the Red Thread, which weaves destinies together, the notion of the Red Thread today 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 offered everything from the cuff of a 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 fabric sent 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.