A Nomad's Art: Kilims of Anatolia - Washington Textile Museum. Sept.1
A Nomad's Art: Kilims of Anatolia
Kilim (detail), Turkey, central Anatolia, late 18th century. The Textile Museum 2013.2.1.
The Megalli Collection.
September 1 through December 23, 2018
Woven by women to adorn tents and camel caravans, kilims are enduring records of life in Turkey’s nomadic communities, as well as stunning examples of abstract art. This exhibition marks the public debut of treasures from the museum’s Murad Megalli collection of Anatolian kilims dating from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
Major support for this exhibition and its accompanying catalogue is provided by the Megalli Family Endowment, the Coby Foundation, Ltd., Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham, and the Markarian Foundation. Additional support is provided by the Bruce P. and Olive W. Baganz Fund for The Textile Museum Exhibitions and Publications, and Roger and Claire Pratt.
Upcoming Programs
September
05
Wednesday
Lecture: Turkish Legacy in Anatolian Kilims
6:30pm
September
08
Saturday
Curator Tour (Members): "A Nomad's Art: Kilims of Anatolia"
10:00am
September
08
Saturday
Curator Tour: "A Nomad's Art: Kilims of Anatolia"
11:00am
September
13
Thursday
Film: "Sevan the Craftsman: Breathing Istanbul's Magic into Jewels"
5:30pm
September
15
Saturday
Celebration of Textiles: Turkey
10:00am—5:00pm
September
20
Thursday
Workshop: Tiny Tapestries
12:00pm—2:00pm
September
20
Thursday
Film: "Daughters of Anatolia"
5:30pm
