Charllotte the auctioneer. Above, the highlight of the auction occured when Charllotte started the bidding on a handwoven, naturally dyed shawl from Shamji. This piece was a twin of the one in the Masterworks exhibition and, to judge by the fast-paced bidding, more than one person was willing to...
It was a transcendent evening indeed. Wrapture: Unstitched and Enfolded was our slow clothes fashion show. Here are some photos that highlight the evening and Charllotte's words that set the stage. Fashion is a mirror language. It allows us to speak about ourselves without talking; to reflect values,...
GET TICKETS Here is the list of lots that go on the block Saturday October 29th. But the evening is not only about fundraising for the Maiwa Foundation - it is our concluding celebration for the 2011 Textile Symposium. There will be live music from Jamie Dale &...
Last night (October 20) was the first of two lectures delivered by the quilters of Gee's Bend. Present were (l-r) Revil Mosley, China Pettway and Louisiana Bendolph. If Louisiana looks a bit sheepish, it's because it was her birthday and Revil and China (and the audience) were singing...
These are the works that were on display as part of the Masterworks Exhibit and the information identifying the artisan and how the masterclass influenced production. Click on the images to see larger versions. Group: Koyyalgudem Region: Koyyalgudem, Andhra Pradesh, India Artisans: Shrinath Edem Specialty: Ikat dyeing and weaving The Masterwork: Double ikat on silk...
