Member Program: Enduring Traditions Focus Tour: East Asian Textiles
In Person, Saturday, September 27 2025, 1-2 p.m. EDT
Furisode and replacement sleeves (detail); Japan, Kyoto prefecture, Tango region; c. 1930’s. The Textile Museum Collection 2010.11.1A. Naoki Nomura Collection.
Members with a keen interest in East Asia are invited to join Senior Curator Lee Talbot on a tour of Enduring Traditions: Celebrating the World of Textiles. Talbot will offer an in-depth look at textile treasures from this part of the world — from traditional Japanese theatre costume to Chinese festival jackets.
About the Exhibition
Around the globe, textiles have long played a role in celebrations, performances and religious observances. On the occasion of The Textile Museum’s centennial, Enduring Traditions: Celebrating the World of Textiles explores the cultural significance of treasures from the collection. From royal robes to ceremonial carpets, these exceptional textiles reveal the traditions and values of communities across continents. Learn more about the exhibition
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 is for museum members and 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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