Born of the Indian Ocean: The first-ever exhibit of the ROM’s unique collection of Textiles from Madagascar.
Open until November 2, 2014
Exploring the ROM’s unique collection of Textiles from Madagascar
Middle East / South Asia Special Exhibit case, 3rd Floor Lee-Chin Crystal.
Although an island, Madagascar has never been isolated. Situated in the Indian Ocean, at the crossroads of trade networks, its people have long had close ties to Asia, Africa, and Europe. Nowhere is this more visible than in their vibrant textile arts.
The Royal Ontario Museum is home to one of the world's best collections of silks from highland Madagascar, gathered under the curatorial expertise of Dr. Sarah Fee of ROM Textiles & Fashions. This exhibit takes advantage of this unparalleled collection to explore wildly coloured and patterned 19th-century wraps known as akotifahana. Great works of art, these cloths also had great ceremonial value. The exhibition presents Dr. Fee’s new research into their recent roots in the Indian Ocean... and beyond.
Links:
ROM Magazine article (PDF)
Research:
In Living Colour: the ROM’s unique collection of textiles from Madagascar
Comments
I would love to find out more about the silks produced in Madagascar. This exhibit looks stunning!
No mention when exhibit us over.
This exhibition closes on August 4, 2014.
I would like to list this exhibit, Madagascar Silks, in Textiles Asia's May issue, what dates is it on?
Thank you,
Bonnie Corwin
Publisher-Editor
Textiles Asia
How long is the 'textiles from Madagascar' exhibit on for?
I am coming to Toronto in May - will the exhibition still be on? I am going to Madagascar in August and would be fascinated to do some prep!
This exhibition will be on display until August 4, 2014.
The ROM is a wonderful museum, but I find it surprising that the museum's website makes it so difficult to find the closing dates of many of its exhibitions. My thanks to the Lead Concierge's comment that the exhibition of textiles from Madagascar will be open until August 4, 2014. Suggestion: Provide opening and closing dates along with exhibition announcements. Judging from accompanying comments, it seems to be a common concern