Threads of Belonging is a handwoven public mural celebrating the textile traditions of Palestinian, Filipino, and Hmong communities — and we need your help to bring it to life!

What is this project?

Artists Pachia Lucy Vang, Jamie Cardenas, and Ren Allathkani are creating an 8-by-30-foot handwoven mural to be installed on the exterior wall of the Valley Hi–North Laguna Library in South Sacramento in spring 2026. This building-scale artwork will literally weave threads of color and culture together — honoring the stories, migration journeys, and shared humanity of our community.

The mural draws on the rich textile traditions of three communities:

Hmong paj ntaub — intricate appliqué featuring the "house" motif, a symbol of family, memory, and the longing for home
Ilocano kusikus — traditional Filipino weaving representing connection and continuity
Palestinian tatreez — embroidery carrying centuries of cultural identity and resilience

Meet the Artists — April 30th, 2026 | 6–8pm

Donate $100 or more and you'll receive an invitation to our exclusive Meet the Artist event on April 30th from 6–8pm! Come celebrate the makers behind Threads of Belonging, enjoy a complimentary drink and light bites, and experience the art up close.

Your donation, your perks:

️$100+ — Community Supporter — Event Ticket - Admission to the Meet the Artist evening with light food. A beautiful night to connect with the artists and community.
$150 — Art Advocate — Event Ticket + VIP - Everything above, plus access to VIP area with exclusive food and 1 drink ticket.
$200 — Mural Champion — Event Ticket + VIP + Tote Bag filled with Handmade Goodies -- The full experience plus 2 drink tickets. You will also receive a special shout-out and recognition at the event and have your name listed on our program agenda as a mural supporter at the ribbon cutting ceremony. Your tote arrives filled with handcrafted items made by the artists themselves:
- A DIY Paj Ntaub Kit by Pachia Lucy Vang of Culture through Cloth — try your hand at traditional HMong needlework
- A handcrafted Herbal Balm by Jamie Cardenas of Magpie Alchemy
- A specialized Threads of Belonging Zine illustrated by Ren Allathkani

Why does this matter?

In a moment when so many communities are being asked whether they belong, Threads of Belonging offers a resounding answer: you do. Art has the power to heal, to unite, and to remind us of our shared humanity. This mural will be a permanent fixture of District 8 — a neighborhood that deserves public art that reflects its people.

What will all funds support?

️Installation and mounting costs
Artist compensation and studio time
Workshops and events free to the public

Learn more and explore our community workshops and open studio sessions at www.culturethroughcloth.com/threadsofbelonging

Threads of Belonging - a handwoven mural highlighting cultures in Sacramento!

Meet the Artists: April 30th