Textiles of Asia: Patterns and Processes

Name: Textiles of Asia: Patterns and Processes
Start: 2023-02-16T00:00:00-07:00
End: 2023-10-31T23:59:59-06:00
Location: Cornell University: Kroch Library Asia Collections

February 16 - October 31

Explore the rich history of textiles in Asia–from the animal-skin clothing of the Ainu to the intricate weaving of silk, Asian cultures have showcased their artistry through their textiles for centuries. Textiles of Asia: Patterns and Processes covers a multitude of fabrics, designs, and production techniques created by indigenous cultures and those imported through trade and travel.

Image: Image of 4 women from IGLWU Local 23-25, Chinatown, NYC, 1982. Part of Social Fabric: Land, Labor, and the World the Textile Industry created at the Rare and Manuscript Collections.

Details

Start:: February 16
End:: October 31
Event Categories:: Global Textile Event, Global Textile Events
Website:: https://blogs.cornell.edu/threadsofhistory/list-of-exhibits/kroch-library-asia-collections/

Venue

: Cornell University: Kroch Library Asia Collections
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