About Norma
A life following
the thread.
Textiles, curiosity, and the people who bring them to life.
It always comes back
to people.
Norma Schafer connects travelers with artisans, textile traditions, and the places where handmade work belongs. Her journeys grow from relationships built over years of listening, learning, and returning.
Threads Afar brings together selected journeys and stories from that ongoing exploration. Small groups and personal conversations make room for encounters that stay with you.
Textiles.
Skill, stories, and traditions carried in cloth.
Culture.
Time to understand the people behind handmade work.
Connection.
Personal encounters, small groups, and lasting relationships.
It starts with a conversation
Curious? Let's talk.
A question about a journey, a textile, or a story? Get in touch with Norma personally.