The Oriole Mill in Hendersonville NC (2007/2020)
When I first stepped into The Oriole Mill in Western NC, I was awed by the huge machines and the scale of the Jacquard structures. They loomed above me with a grand, commanding presence creating a holy type of atmosphere. The mill had just shut down due to COVID and I never got to experience the hustle and bustle that I imagine filled the factory. The fabrics were beautiful and intricate. I could tell every roll of fabric had been made with rhythmic precision.
