Ancestry and Artistry
TORONTO - Opening May 29, the Textile Museum of Canada presents Ancestry and Artistry: Maya Textiles from Guatemala, an exhibition exploring the dynamic relationship between tradition and innovation reflected within the vibrant fabric and garments of Guatemala.
Drawing from the Textile Museum of Canada’s permanent collection as well as private collections, the exhibition also includes rarely-seen, exceptional weavings on loan from the Friends of Guatemala’s Ixchel Museum of Indigenous Dress.