Chinese Textiles: Selected Masterworks of Weaving and Embroidery
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Brocade, God of longevity design, China, Qing dynasty, 18th - 19th century
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 5
June 10, 2014 (Tue) - September 7, 2014 (Sun)This exhibition focuses on the Chinese tradition of creating paintings using weaving techniques. Through works with auspicious designs such as gods of longevity and Chinese children, as well as a folding canvas with a Buddhist sutra written in embroidery, we hope visitors will consider the significance of using weaving and embroidery techniques to create designs.
Current exhibit includes:
Brocade, God of longevity design, China, Qing dynasty, 18th - 19th century
Kesi (Tapestry weave silk), Lion and arabesque design on black ground, China, Yuan dynasty, 13th - 14th century