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Nusantara: Six Centuries of Indonesian Textiles presents one of Southeast Asia’s most significant artistic accomplishments: woven textiles. Exploring the ancient interisland links found in this culturally diverse maritime region, the exhibition features a wide array of textiles from the 14th to the 20th century drawn from the Yale University Art Gallery’s exceptional holdings—from the batiks […]

Zulfi Ali is a noted collector and historian of Kashmir shawls. Drawing on both his ancestral ties and decades of study, he will share insights into the rich artistic heritage of Kashmir and the stories embodied in these extraordinary textiles. Born and raised in Kashmir, Zulfi traces his lineage to the Sufis who arrived there

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One of the most enduring and frequently cited themes of Persian carpets is the garden. It happens that, more often than not, carpets from the Safavid period (1501–1722) feature floral ornament, thus recalling the imagery of gardens, particularly the garden of Paradise. When used as furnishings, they cover the floor like a verdant ground. Upon

Waitlist only. During the tour of the Textile Conservation Lab with Janina Poskrobko, guests will be able to view two different tapestries, one from European Sculpture & Decorative Arts and the other from the Medieval & The Cloisters collection. They will continue on through the lab seeing various projects underway from multiple curatorial departments. The

This event is at capacity and closed. Our visit will begin with a presentation of approximately 50 suzani photographs displayed on a large TV screen, accompanied by a discussion on the distinct design variations found in suzanis from different regions—West, North and East. Next, there will be a 15-minute talk on the various sources of

Local legend dates the introduction of rug weaving to Tibet back to the 7th century CE. But hardly any surviving Tibetan rugs predate the 19th century. In this presentation, I unveil a trove of Tibetan rugs from as early as the 15th century, showcasing new designs and connections to religious traditions. We’ll evaluate the challenges

Ziya will present a selection of rare Anatolian kilims from his own collection and those he gathered from numerous private collections for an exhibition featured at the recent ICOC XV held in Istanbul in June 2024. The highly successful exhibition of these rarely viewed pieces took place at Tophane – i – Amir, a magnificent