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Wedding textiles around the world
A celebratory occasion in cultures globally, marriages demand that the fanciest of textiles are brought out on parade-to impress in-laws, wedding guests and passers-by alike
The Mazarin Tapestry and the Coronation Carpet at Edward VII's Coronation
These 16th-century weavings both appeared at the coronation of King Edward VII. They are linked by the schemes of powerful art dealers, who traded masterworks with famous American industrialists and their heirs
Rachel Meek · 4 min
The Textile Museum's centenary exhibition highlights a remarkable historic carpet
A carpet recently presented by The Textile Museum in its centenary exhibition is an illustration of the development of the museum's collection, its founder's expert eye and the journey of carpet design
Ben Evans · 2 minMAK Vienna unveils new galleries with reimagined carpet displays
The new galleries at the MAK in Vienna have adopted a new approach to presenting artworks—including replacing its controversial carpet displays
Pamiri Tajik bridal veils: The history and meaning of rubands and chashmbands
Bridal face coverings are a widespread tradition across Central Asia, but those of the Pamiri Tajik people are unique. Explore the construction, symbolism and cultural significance of the ruband and chashmband, distinctive expressions of the region's rich textile heritage
