Ancient Textiles from the Andes at the Whitworth

Name: Ancient Textiles from the Andes at the Whitworth
Start: 2019-03-29T10:00:00
End: 2019-09-15T16:00:00
Location: The Whitworth

Creative Tourist Posted 2 May 2019

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Ancient Textiles from the Andes

The Whitworth, Manchester

29 March-15 September 2019

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Free

Ancient Textiles from the Andes at Whitworth Art Gallery — Image: Andean textile. Courtesy: Paul Hughes Collection

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Explore a beautiful selection of ancient textiles from the Andes, presented alongside pieces from the Whitworth‘s collection. As well as celebrating breath-taking achievements in textile technique and design, this exhibition explores the complexities of their transition from local ritual to a wider international stage.

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