Collection Stories

From The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum

Mola Blouse from Panama

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Post date March 12, 2025

colorful embroidered panel with Dr. Doolittle

Mola blouse; Panama, San Blas Islands; 20th century. Cotton; machine woven, plain weave, appliqué. The Textile Museum Collection 2000.24.85. Ann Parker and Avon Neal Mola Collection, given jointly with the Neals by Frederick C. Seibold, Jr.

All Islamic World

Carpet from the Caucasus

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Post date February 12, 2025

Carpet; Caucasus, Zeichur; late 19th/early 20th century. Wool, knotted pile, 215 x 131 cm. The Textile Museum Collection 1981.45.4. Gift of Dr. John M. Hodges.

Contemporary East Asia

Sample by Junichi Arai

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Post date January 8, 2025

black, grey and white textile with falling drops design

Junichi Arai (Japanese, 1932-2017), sample, 1984. Cotton, double cloth, 62 x 40 cm. Cotsen Textile Traces Study Collection T-2349.

All East Asia

Fireman’s Hat from Japan

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Post date December 11, 2024

Fireman’s hat, Japan, 19th/20th century. Cotton; plain weave, paste resist dyed, quilted; 63 x 36 cm. The Textile Museum Collection 1983.65.4. Ruth Lincoln Fisher Memorial Fund.

Africa All

Wrapped Skirt from Mali

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Post date November 13, 2024

“Bogolanfini” wrapped skirt, Bamana people, Mali, 1970-76. Cotton; plain weave, painted dyes; 152 x 107 cm. The Textile Museum Collection 1976.28.1. Mrs. Edward R. M. Kane.