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EMBROIDERED NARRATAGE: VISIONS OF THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY STITCHED BY INDIAN WOMEN

A presentation of textiles based on a centuries-old tradition, still used today by the women who do the meticulous work of embroidery in the state of Bihar, one of India’s most remote regions.

Exhibit locations: The Gibson Centre for Community, Arts and Culture - Alliston, Ontario April 30 – May 28, 2009 Musée du costume et du textile du Québec March 27 – May 25, 2008

WOVEN LYRICS

The intricate garments on display are an invitation to discover one of the many fascinating aspects of Mayan culture. Lively colours and rich textures give everyday Mayan traje (attire) a poetic identity, a vibrant witness to the survival and transformation of an ancient textile tradition.

Discover the lyricism of the huipil, the secret language of the cinta and the simplicity of the backstrap handloom. Rounding out the exhibit, Kathryn V. Lipke and John McKay’s enchanting films, Daughters of Ixchel: Maya Thread of Change and Between Light and Shadow: Maya Women in Transition, highlight the exacting work of Mayan weavers, offering a reflection on a unique contribution to world textile heritage.

Display contents: Approximately fifty garments and accessories displayed on mannequins, T-frames and in wall-mounted showcases; seven illustrations of traditional clothing (9.5 x 12 inches); six laminated, bilingual explanatory texts.

Complementary items: Colour catalogue, workshops, teaching guides, two films (VHS or CD; English only)

Space requirements: 50 square metres (500 to 600 square feet)

Exhibit locations: Centre d’exposition de Val d’Or January 10 – February 18, 2007 Maison de la culture Mercier, Montreal March 5 – April 11, 2007 Maison des cultures amérindiennes, Mont-Saint-Hilaire May 26 – October 7, 2007 Centre Henri-Lemieux, Montréal October 25 – November 12, 2006 Musée du costume et du textile du Québec October 17 – December 14, 1997