Mary Zicafoose Tapestries and Prints, Omaha, NE

Tools of the Trade

Working with unwrapped ikat at the new studio at Pahuk on the Platte River near Cedar Bluffs, Nebraska

latest news

129th Aksarben Ball Court of Honor Inducts Mary

On October 19, 2024, Mary was inducted into the Aksarben Court of Honor for her contribution to arts in the State of Nebraska. The Aksarben Foundation’s 129th annual ball, held at CHI Health Center, honors the contributions of Heartland families. The foundation annually awards scholarships to students in need of assistance totaling over $1 million. The Court of Honor recognizes outstanding leaders statewide for their civic contributions and career accomplishments as role models for youth. Mary was one of six selected statewide for this year's court of honor. This is a rare and prestigious recognition for artists, and Mary is deeply grateful to receive this honor!


 

Community Alliance Center for Mental Health Tapestries Installed

Mary's most recent public art was installed in May in the lobby of the new Community Alliance Center for Mental Health facility in Omaha. The commission consists of seven colorful tapestries with meaningful words rendered in ikat.


Latest Episode of The Long Thread Podcast Features Mary

The Long Thread podcast recently asked Mary to join them to discuss her ikat work. Listen using your podcast player at @longthreadmedia, or via their website.


The Capricorn Plate Tapestry Headed to Embassy

The Capricorn Plate Tapestry has been selected by Ambassador Brewer to be included in the collection of the US Embassy in Lesotho Africa. This is Mary's seventeenth contribution to the US Art In Embassy Program worldwide.


Mary Zicafoose: Midway Film Release

The long-awaited documentary film about Mary's life and career has been released. Director Jeffrey Hahn combines the testimony of Mary's peers and friends, with the narrative of her artist's journey, to recount a colorful exploration of the virtuoso, teacher, and woman that is Mary Zicafoose.

Watch the film


Ikat Book Sale

Mary's first book, Ikat: The Essential Guide to Weaving Resist-Dyed Cloth was released by Penguin Random House in 2020. This inspirational book features both natural and synthetic dye formulas and processes, in addition to instructional ikat projects.

Purchase your copy today!

Mary is working on a companion ikat volume that will be available for purchase in 2025.


Schacht Spindle interviews Mary for Spinning & Weaving Week

Jane Patrick of Schacht Spindle Company interviews Mary in a segment "The World is Begging to Become a More Beautiful Place".

Watch the interview


Follow Mary on Facebook

To see what's new and happening in the Mary Zicafoose Textiles studio, "Like" the Mary Zicafoose Textile Facebook page.

events schedule 

  • January 17, 2025
    Olympia Weaver's Guild
    Mary Zicafoose: Notes From the Field Zoom Lecture
    followed by Four-Session Zoom Workshop
  • March 3-6, 2025
    Baltimore Weaver's Guild
    Shifted Warp Ikat Scarf Lecture and Workshop
  • April 3-June 13, 2025
    Objects of Desire
    Mary Zicafoose New Tapestries and Prints,
    Jane Carney New Paintings and Drawings,
    1516 Gallery
    Omaha, NE
  • May 9-10, 2025
    Northern Colorado Weaver's Guild
    Color and Dyeing Zoom Lecture
  • April-June, 2025
    Double Vision: Mary Zicafoose and Jane Carney
    Gallery 1516
  • August 20-24, 2025
    Sanborn Mills Farm
    Loudon, NH
    Shifted Warp Ikat Scarf Workshop
  • September 17-20, 2025
    Whatcom Weaver's Guild
    Shifted Warp Ikat Scarf Lecture and Workshop
  • May 14-17, 2026
    CNCH Conference
    Asilomar Conference Center, Pacific Grove, CA
    Vibrant Rug Workshop
  • September 16-20, 2026
    Bainbridge Barn
    Dyeing Wool For the Wow, 9/16
    Vibrant Rugs, 9/17-9/20

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