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Exhibition “The Fabric of India”, Victoria&Albert Museum, 3 octobre-10 janvier 2016

 

FOI_Web-Banner_AW2-1The first major exhibition to explore the dynamic & multifaceted world of handmade textiles from India.

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India’s handmade textiles are embedded in every aspect of its identity. The history of these fabrics date back at least 6000 years. Courtly splendour was proclaimed by sumptuous fabrics, while religious worship still finds expression through sacred cloths. Centuries of global trade have been shaped by the export of Indian textiles and patterns, in demand around the world. These celebrated hand-made textiles even survived the threat of industrialisation, instead uniting India as symbols of power and protest. Today, young designers are adapting traditional making techniques to create exciting new fashion, art and design for a global audience, giving India’s textile history a new relevance in the modern world.

The highlight of the V&A’s India Festival, The Fabric of India will be the first major exhibition to explore the dynamic and multifaceted world of handmade textiles from India, spanning from the 3rd century to the present day. Showcasing the best of the V&A’s world-renowned collection together with masterpieces from international partners and leading designers, the exhibition will feature over 200 objects, many on display for the first time. Visitors can expect a stunning range of historic dress, heirloom fabrics, and cutting-edge fashion.

The astonishing skills and variety evident in India’s incomparably rich textile tradition will surprise and inform even those with prior knowledge of the subject, and is sure to delight visitors.

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Sophie Kurkdjian (27 septembre 2015). Exhibition “The Fabric of India”, Victoria&Albert Museum, 3 octobre-10 janvier 2016. Cultures et Histoires de Mode. Consulté le 17 janvier 2026 à l’adresse https://doi.org/10.58079/pnbe


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