Silk Ikats of Central Asia - exhibition introduction from curators Jackie Menzies & Christina Sumner
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Silk Ikats of Central Asia
From the collection of the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia
2 July - 11 October 2009
Asian gallery, ground level
An exhibition of late 19th century robes, tunics and textile panels that presents the remarkable artistic achievement and technical virtuosity of the silk designers, dyers and weavers of Central Asia.
Within and without the borders of Central Asia, ikat textiles had political and social value, used as payment for services rendered, as dowry and bride price, in diplomatic exchanges and as gifts to monarchs.
Great pride was taken in the aesthetic quality and bold originality of the designs of these ikat fabrics that came to symbolise the exoticism of the Islamic world.
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