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 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. […]

Tatreez Inheritance: Preserving Palestinian Cultural Heritage in 75 Years of Exile

Museum of the Palestinian People DC, United States

In Wafa Ghnaim’s curatorial debut, TatreezInheritance examines the presence of Palestinian embroidery in the United States through a diasporic lens, asserting and affirming the power of material culture and art history in preserving a nation’s identity. Over the past 75 years, the dispossession, displacement and dispersion of the Palestinian people across the globe has circulated precious textiles […]

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 this exhibition were extended to eleven artists by guest curator, Judy Frater, who developed the first design school for traditional artisans in Kutch. The Kutch […]

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 were highly restricted in society: Inka-period weavers made cumbi exclusively to be worn by an emperor. For that reason, cumbi evokes two ideas at once: […]

The Fabrics of Democracy: Propaganda Textiles from the French Revolution to Brexit

Fashion and Textile Museum London, United Kingdom

Discover how fabric designers and manufacturers have responded to political upheaval from the French Revolution through to Brexit.  The mechanization of textile industries from the mid-18th century led to the development of print techniques that could create more detailed imagery on cloth quicker than ever before. These increasingly affordable processes ‘democratized’ textile decoration, allowing governments, […]

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, exploring the diverse techniques and cultural significance behind woven objects that have been part of the human experience since our earliest beginnings.  Image: Rectangular Basket […]

The London Antique Rug & Textile Art Fair (LARTA)

January 23 – 28, 2024. London, England. The London Antique Rug and Textile Art Fair is back at Battersea Park. Many of the best dealers from around the UK and Europe are exhibiting a rich blend of carpets, rugs, and textiles from the Far East, Central Asia, Persia, India, Turkey, the Caucasus as well as […]

Embracing Mutability — Adaptation and Permanence in Textiles from Japan

Museo Textile de Oxaca Oaxaca City, Oaxaca, Mexico

This exhibition broadens the idea of a kimono beyond the profile of a T-shaped garment. It highlights the differences in their structure and the function they serve, as well as what they are named.  Other types of textiles are shown from those used in everyday rural life to others no longer in use.

Kyrgyz Textiles: Introducing the John L. Sommer Collections

Nickle Galleries, University of Calgary Alberta, Canada

The John L. Sommer Collection, comprising rare examples of Kyrgyz textiles, was recently donated to the Nickle Galleriessignificantly expanding the Gallery’s holdings of Central Asian textiles. In addition to important examples of felt textiles and carpets, the Collection introduces a series of reed screens—textiles that are deeply rooted in Kyrgyz nomadic traditions. While the technique […]