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Colors of the Oasis installed at MFAH

Colors of the Oasis installed at MFAH

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Daniel Shaffer

·1 min read·06 Apr 2017·
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First impressions of 'Embroidery Traditions of Afghanistan' from the Karun Thakar collection
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First impressions of 'Embroidery Traditions of Afghanistan' from the Karun Thakar collection

A new exhibition, 'Embroidery Traditions of Afghanistan', draws on the Karun Thakar collection to celebrate the diversity, craftsmanship and beauty of Afghan embroidery. Ben Evans, Jeff Spurr, Janet Marion Purdy and members of the public share their reflections on the display

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Rare Inka-era garments go on display at GWU Museum
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Rare Inka-era garments go on display at GWU Museum

An upcoming exhibition at the George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum features rarely displayed garments created by communities under Inka rule

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From Bali to Timor: 'Woven Threads' celebrates eastern Indonesian textiles
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From Bali to Timor: 'Woven Threads' celebrates eastern Indonesian textiles

'Woven Threads: Masterpieces of Textile Art From Bali to Timor' explores the extraordinary textile traditions of eastern Indonesia through two significant Swiss collections dedicated to this remarkable artistic heritage

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