Enduring Traditions: Celebrating the World of Textiles

August 16-December 20, 2025

Around the globe, textiles have long played a role in celebrations, performances and religious ceremonies. On the occasion of The Textile Museum’s centennial, Enduring Traditions explores the cultural significance of treasures from the collection. From festival robes to palace carpets, these exceptional textiles reveal the traditions and values of communities across continents. 

Acknowledgements

Lead support for activities celebrating the museum's centennial is provided by an anonymous donor, the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation, and the Estate of Peter L. Sheldon. Major support is provided by the Bruce P. and Olive W. Baganz Fund for The Textile Museum Exhibitions and Publications, the Cynthia and Alton Boyer Fund for Education, the Judith B. Grunberg Estate, the Markarian Foundation, and Mary Jo Otsea and Richard H. Brown. Additional support is provided by the American Conference on Oriental Rugs, Deborah M. Anderson, Corinne M. Berezuk, Sylvia Bergstrom, Joe Rothstein and Marin Hagen, Sheridan Pressey Collins and Richard L. Collins, Tina M. deVries, Alastair and Kathy Dunn, Lee and Colin England in memory of John Howe, David and Barbara Fraser, Jannes Waples Gibson, Drs. Kathy and Richard Katz, the Megalli Family Endowment, Edwina M. Nelon, Ruth Rudolph Perlin and Dr. Seymour Perlin, Roger and Claire Pratt, The Textile Museum Education Fund, Barbara Tober in honor of Dr. Young Yang Chung, and Pamela Tripp-Melby.

Image: Man's ceremonial coat (detail); China (made), Tibet (used); mid to late 17th century. The Textile Museum Collection 2023.18.5. The Myrna and Sam Myers Collection.