Lecture - RUG & TEXTILE APPRECIATION MORNINGS Symbolism in Japanese E-gasuri
Sponsoring Organization
2320 S Street, NW
Washington, DC, 20008
Phone: 202-667-0441
Location
The Textile Museum
2320 'S' Street, NW
Washington, DC
July 21, 2012 - 10:30am
Ann Marie Moeller and Jeff Krauss will discuss the animals, gods, legendary figures, and auspicious symbols found on Japanese e-gasuri or "picture ikat." They will also address the labor-intensive process of creating these designs on kasuri, a type of ikat cloth, usually made of cotton, hemp, or ramie and dyed with indigo. Free; no reservations required.
Contact Information
2320 S Street, NW
Washington, DC, 20008
Phone: 202-667-0441
Add to My Calendar Spread the Word
Testimonials
"I looked at the new brochures for the Deanwood and Civil Rights Heritage Trails. I am always astonished and amazed at the work you do and the quality of it. Beautiful."
