Member Program: Collector’s Tour of “Irresistible: The Global Patterns of Ikat”
David Paly offers insight into his collecting journey and the special traditions he has championed with works on view in Irresistible: The Global Patterns of Ikat. Joined by museum curator Lee Talbot, Dr. Paly will guide members through examples of ikat that span centuries and cultures, from India, Monsoon Asia, West and Central Asia, Japan, Africa and the Americas.
About the Exhibition
Prized worldwide for producing vivid patterns and colors, the ancient resist-dyeing technique of ikat developed independently in communities across Asia, Africa and the Americas, where it continues to inspire artists and designers today. Irresistible: The Global Patterns of Ikat explores the global phenomenon of ikat textiles through more than 70 masterful examples from countries as diverse as Japan, Indonesia, India, Uzbekistan, Côte d'Ivoire and Guatemala. Learn more about the exhibition
About David Paly
David Paly is a board-certified anesthesiologist with a degree from the Yale University School of Medicine and over 20 years of experience in medicine. Dr. Paly is also an avid collector of ikat textiles. His vast collection inspired the book Global Ikat: The Roots and Routes of a Textile Technique, and many of his textiles are displayed in Irresistible: The Global Patterns of Ikat.
About Lee Talbot
Lee Talbot joined The Textile Museum as a curator in 2007, specializing in East Asian textiles. He has curated numerous exhibitions and published catalogs, articles and textbook chapters. Talbot was previously curator at the Chung Young Yang Embroidery Museum in Seoul, Korea. He has a bachelor’s from Rhodes College, a M.B.A. from the Thunderbird School of Global Management and a master’s from Bard Graduate Center.
How to Participate
This program will take place in person at the museum. Space is limited, so please register online to reserve your spot. If you are not currently a member, you can join or renew online.
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