Collection Stories

From The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum

Sample by Junichi Arai

Post author By GW Museum
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

Post author By GW Museum
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

Post author By GW Museum
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.

All Europe Islamic World

Carpet from Spain

Post author By GW Museum
Post date October 9, 2024

Carpet; Spain, Alcaraz; 1550-1590. Wool, goat hair; knotted pile, single warp knot; 417 x 226 cm. The Textile Museum Collection R44.00.3. Acquired by George Hewitt Myers 1942.

All Southeast Asia

Shaman’s Hat from Laos

Post author By GW Museum
Post date September 11, 2024

Shaman’s hat (muu); Laos, Hua Phan; Tai Daeng people; 20th or 21st century. Cotton, plain weave with supplementary-weft patterning, 56 x 24 cm. The Textile Museum 2012.22.48. Gift of Ellison Findly.