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'Unraveling Identity' at the new Textile Museum in Washington DC

'Unraveling Identity' at the new Textile Museum in Washington DC

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Daniel Shaffer

·1 min read·05 Apr 2015·
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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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Textile structure and design in 'With Verticals' by Anni Albers
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Textile structure and design in 'With Verticals' by Anni Albers

This week in Editor’s Choice, we look at Anni Albers’ With Verticals (1946), exploring her approach to line, rhythm and structure in weaving

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