Out of the East | Mingei International Museum

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Out of the East

Palestinian Embroideries and Jewelry Reflecting Moslem, Christian and Jewish Traditions
On View

Nov 2, 1991 - Feb 4, 1992

Location

Mingei International Museum of World Folk Art (founding location)

Curated By

Fay Frick, Ph.D.

This exhibition featured more than 80 pre-1948 historical Palestinian textiles and ornaments from Mingei International's permanent collection, supplemented by loans from a private collector. These richly embroidered dresses and jewelry were displayed in context with a map of the historical region called Palestine. In addition, objects of daily life such as cushions, vessels, rugs, and calligraphy were displayed in a recreated traditional Palestinian living room.