Texan museum to showcase heritage Indian weaves this summer
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (US) will spotlight India's rich textile legacy in its summer exhibition 'From India to the World: Textiles from the Parpia Collection'. The showcase opens with a lecture by textile historian Rosemary Crill on June 22.
"This special exhibition highlights the newly acquired Parpia Collection- one of the most significant private holdings of Indian textiles outside India, assembled with deep regional knowledge and artistry," announced the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston on Facebook. The exhibition serves to raise India's profile in the global textiles sphere.
The exhibition features an extensive selection of Indian textiles spanning the 17th to early 20th century, drawn from the collection of Banoo and Jeevak Parpia, Glasstire reported. Regarded as one of the most significant private collections of Indian textiles outside India, the Parpia holdings include intricately woven court silks, boldly printed cottons, detailed tie-dyes, and fine ikats. The pieces reflect the technical expertise and regional diversity of Indian artisans, highlighting India's longstanding role as a global hub for textile innovation.
From India to the World traces the journey of Indian textiles across centuries and continents, from their trade along Asian routes to their high demand in Europe via Portuguese, Dutch, and British merchants. The exhibition builds on the museum's 2023 presentation Woven Wonders: Indian Textiles from the Parpia Collection, further cementing MFAH's role as a key institution for Indian textile heritage.
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