WOVEN WONDERS: INDIAN TEXTILES FROM THE PARPIA COLLECTION
The Parpia Collection—one of the most significant private collections of Indian textiles outside of India—is also one of the most important in the United States. Seldom are collections of Indian textiles as comprehensive, or collected with such expertise.
With this exhibition, the MFAH furthers its goal of representing the rich cultural heritage of Houston’s South Asian community. Woven Wonders: Indian Textiles from the Parpia Collection brings this extraordinary collection to Houston audiences for the first time.
Image : Golconda Picchwai, Pichwal, 18th century, painted textile, the Banoo and Jeevak Parpia Collection. Image above: Bengal, Alternative Kantha, Playful and Colourful Abstract, early 20th century, cotton ground with cotton embroidery, the Banoo and Jeevak Parpia Collection.
With this exhibition, the MFAH furthers its goal of representing the rich cultural heritage of Houston’s South Asian community. Woven Wonders: Indian Textiles from the Parpia Collection brings this extraordinary collection to Houston audiences for the first time.
Image : Golconda Picchwai, Pichwal, 18th century, painted textile, the Banoo and Jeevak Parpia Collection. Image above: Bengal, Alternative Kantha, Playful and Colourful Abstract, early 20th century, cotton ground with cotton embroidery, the Banoo and Jeevak Parpia Collection.
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