The Textile Museum Associates of Southern California, Inc. (TMA/SC) is a non-profit organization, presenting monthly educational programs, field trips, special events and discussions focused on handmade textiles, weaving, carpets and costumes from around the world, including: Ethnographic and tribal weavings; Oriental carpets; Contemporary art textiles; Historic and prehistoric textiles; Tapestry; Ikat; Embroidery; Shibori and batik; Wearable art; Cultural sources and contexts of weavings; Conservation and restoration. TMA/SC was founded in 1985 by a group of Southern Californians united by a common interest in Oriental rugs and textiles and who were supporting members of The Textile Museum in Washington, D.C. TMA/SC encourages membership in and support of The Textile Museum. TMA/SC is also a member organization of the American Conference on Oriental Rugs (ACOR).