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April 26, 2011

Weaving Paradise: Southeast Asian Textiles and Their Creators, A Textile Exhibition from The Tilleke & Gibbins Textile Collection

Weaving Paradise is the catalogue of an exclusive exhibition held at the Jim Thompson Art Center curated by Dr. Linda S. McIntosh. The exhibition focused on the importance of women’s work as textile producers in Southeast Asian societies and also recognized the artistry of each textile and the creativity of the producers. Although the numerous cultures found in this region are diverse, some similarities are found how they value women as the creators of textiles. Museum-quality examples from the Tilleke & Gibbins Textile Collection illustrated these aspects.

For more information on this publication, please contact Dr. Linda S. McIntosh at [email protected].

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April 22, 2011
On May 19, 2011, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Tilleke & Gibbins Textile Collection (TGTC), Dr. Linda S. McIntosh will briefly describe the history of shwe chi doe and changes in the manufacture and style of these couched and embroidered textiles. She will also talk about the steps of creating a shwe chi doe. The afternoon will end with a discussion and viewing of The TGTC’s hanging, which was made in 1908.