Textiles of Asia: Patterns and Processes

Cornell University: Kroch Library Asia Collections Ithaca, NY, United States

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 […]

Conversations in Cloth

Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts Cedarburg, WI, United States

Conversations in Cloth / Kapad ni Vatchit / કાપડ ની વાતચીત explores the textile traditions of Kutch, a region in the western state of Gujarat, India. Invitations to participate in […]

Cumbi: Textiles, Society and Memory in Andean South America

Tucson Museum of Art Tucson, AZ, United States

In Inka culture, the Quechua word “Cumbi” described exquisite textiles that were among the finest works ever produced in ancient South America. Virtuosic in their creation, these elaborate, tapestry-woven textiles […]

Over/Under: Woven Craft at Mingei

Mingei International Museum San Diego, CA, United States

  Over/Under celebrates the creative brilliance that emerges from weaving. With over 75 pieces of work from the museum’s collection, this exhibition delves into the stories woven into the works, […]

Ancient Andean Textiles

Cleveland Museum of Art Cleveland, OH, United States

As part of the museum’s Galleries of the Ancient Americas, this rotation features textiles from the Paracas people of Peru’s south coast between about 3000 BCE and the early 1500s […]

Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper

Bellevue Art Museum Bellevue, WA, United States

Washi, which translates to “Japanese paper” has been integral to Japanese culture for over a thousand years. The strength, translucency, and malleability of this one-of-a-kind paper have made it extraordinarily […]