Robe from China

This is a kimono-style robe made in Hangzhou, China. I think it’s probably rayon instead of silk. [DC]

Quilts and American Culture

Do you associate quilts, particularly patchwork quilts, with American culture? We have chosen a particular American pattern for our friendship quilt, the monkey wrench pattern. What are your feelings about having your Asian textiles incorporated into an American cultural form?

Quilts and Culture

Do you associate quilts with any particular culture? If so, which culture?

Purpose of friendship quilt?

What do you think is the purpose of creating a friendship quilt with the Asian textiles that have been contributed?

Embroidered Textile from Gujarat (India)

[PD]

Man's Overcoat from Korea (Traditional)

Woman's Garment from Korea (Traditional)

[YK]

Brocade Envelope from Korea

Woman's Skirt from Korea

Needlecase from Korea