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The Bangladeshi weaving tradition of Jamdani served as the primary inspiration for Kamilah Ahmed's site-specific installation, presented as part of the exhibition 'The Arab Hall: Past and Present' (21 March–4 October 2026)

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HALI magazine · 4 min
An upcoming exhibition at the George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum features rarely displayed garments created by communities under Inka rule
HALI magazine · 2 min