Our museum shop has reopened as the Artisans Gallery, an educational gallery where you can buy and learn about handmade textiles representing global traditions. The gallery shares the stories of artisans around the world and supports certified fair-trade, sustainable, handmade and culturally authentic work. Our museum members always receive a 10 percent discount.
Wednesday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Holiday Hours:
Closed Friday, December 24-Tuesday, January 4.
Textile Traditions
The Artisans Gallery features rotating displays and textiles that relate to the museum's collections. We currently feature the following textile traditions:
Kuba cloth in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Embroidery in Guatemala
Block printing in India
Batik in Indonesia
Indigo dyeing in Japan
Alpaca fiber in Peru
Ikat in Uzbekistan
Contact Us
Our staff associates can help you place an order for delivery. Email the Artisans Gallery, call 202-960-5311 or reach out on Instagram (@artisansgalleryshop).
