Friday, September 02, 2005
Stitching Women's Lives - Indian Embroidery In Nottingham
Widows (detail). Joss Graham Oriental Textiles.
Via 24 Hour Museum:
"Intricate embroidery produced by a women’s organisation in India is currently on show at the Art Exchange Gallery in Nottingham. Stitching Women’s Lives, featuring highly detailed examples of Sujani – running stitch on layered cloth – and Khatwa – appliqué work with chain and running stitch – embroidery, is on display until September 29 2005.
The exhibition has been organised by the Nottingham-based Apna Arts and presents work by women from ADITHI, a project that aims to empower rural women in the state of Bihar in India through education and financial aid..." more...
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