Press

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Press Announcements

"Source Material: Lessons in Responsible Fashion," on view May 15, 2025, through April 11, 2026, Reveals Solutions Past and Present at The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum

May 6, 2025

"Intrinsic Beauty: Celebrating the Art of Textiles," on view February 22 through June 14, 2025, Launches Centennial Celebration at The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum

February 21, 2025

Ikat's Origins and Legacy Are Celebrated in "Irresistible: The Global Patterns of Ikat," on view at The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum, February 24 through June 1, 2024

February 21, 2024

The George Washington University Museum & The Textile Museum Receives Record $25 Million Gift

October 2, 2023

"Handstitched Worlds: The Cartography of Quilts" Opens September 16 The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum, Washington, D.C.

September 5, 2023

"Prayer and Transcendence" Explores Role and Iconography of Classical Prayer Carpets at The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum, February 18 through July 1, 2023

January 5, 2023

Anne Lindberg's Immersive Installation Transforms Light and Thread into Site for Contemplation and Reflection at The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum, February 4 through July 1, 2023

January 5, 2023

"Korean Fashion: From Royal Court to Runway" Opens August 20 at The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum, Washington, D.C.

July 26, 2022

India's Rich Textile Heritage and Enduring Influence on Global Design is Celebrated in New Exhibition, "Indian Textiles: 1,000 Years of Art and Design"

March 28, 2022

Diverse Works of Art Collected by Entrepreneur and Philanthropist Now on Display in D.C.

February 22, 2020