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Cloth is Money: Textiles from Sahel

Presented by Fitchburg Art Museum at Fitchburg Art Museum, Fitchburg MA

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Cloth is Money: Textiles from Sahel

Though made between the 1960s and 1980s, the textiles in this exhibition have antecedents that date to the 11th century.

Though made between the 1960s and 1980s, the textiles in this exhibition have antecedents that date to the 11th century. The show illustrates the complex and timeless value of woven cloth in this region, by exploring weaving techniques, designs, and symbols in conjunction with the rich trade history and cultural role of cloth in the Sahel.

 

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Phone: 978-345-4207

Website: https://fitchburgartmuseum.org/cloth-is-money/

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Fitchburg Art Museum

185 Elm Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420

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