Acadian Brown Cotton, 250 Years of Louisiana History

Much of the world thinks that “traditional textile cultures” are in countries far from US soil. Not necessarily so. This discussion features the successful Acadian Brown Cotton project in Louisiana, which documents, preserves and promotes Louisiana’s unique heirloom cotton. (www.acadianbrowncotton.com)

Jennie Lallande, Acadiana Grower Alliance, farmer, ginner, and educator, highlights the agricultural aspects of the project, including the importance of regenerative agriculture in the climate change struggle.

Randon Dufrene, ABC grower and business manager of Acadian Brown Cotton, presents the need for a local fiber mill and why Belfast Mini mill suits the project.

Sharon Donnan, WARP member, documentary film maker, retired from a life in costumes and textiles, and founder of the Acadian Brown Cotton Project, introduces these members of the team, and gives an overview of how it all began and what they have accomplished so far.

The panel was moderated by WARP member Judi Jetson, a weaver and a leader in the well-researched promotion of craft, particularly textiles. This program was sponsored by Weave A Real Peace (www.weavearealpeace.org).

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