Saturday, October 22, 2011

Exhibition: Weaving Abstraction: Kuba Textiles and the Woven Art of Central Africa


Textile Museum
Weaving Abstraction:
Kuba Textiles and the Woven Art of Central Africa

October 15, 2011 through February 12, 2012
 
2320 S Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008-4088,
202-667-0441
 
Hours: Sun 1–5pm; Mon Closed; Tue-Sat 10am–5pm
 
 
Amazing textiles of the Kuba kingdom are among the most distinctive and spectacular works of African art.
The stunning, inspirational patterns are made by the women.  
Also a beautiful small show on recycling fabrics including examples from cultures around the world

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