[Ponte Alto] FYI: Special Event at The Textile Museum Shop

[Sarah Toich]

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From: The Textile Museum <info at textilemuseum.org>
Reply-To: The Textile Museum <The_Textile_Museum_bysywv at postsnet.com>
Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2006 17:12:04 -0400 (EDT)
To: <barjavel at earthlink.net>
Subject: Special Event at The Textile Museum Shop


Special Event at 
The Textile Museum Shop this Weekend

Suzanis from Uzbekistan Available for Sale


Get an early start on your holiday shopping at The Textile Museum Shop this
weekend!

Join textile collector Gerard Paquin on Saturday, September 23 at 2:00 pm
for a special lecture on suzanis of Uzbekistan. Following the talk and again
on Sunday, September 24 from 1 - 4 pm, enjoy the opportunity to purchase
your own suzani from a selection available for sale.

Weavers from the cities and towns of Uzbekistan had largely abandoned the
use of natural dyeing by the early 20th century. However, independendence
from the Soviet Union in 1991 prompted a return to traditions of the area,
including the renewed use of natural dyeing and the production of suzanis,
embroidered textiles native to the region.

The suzanis available for sale this weekend are hand-woven and
hand-embroidered by women from Uzbekistan, and include designs traditionally
used in the 18th and 19th centuries. Natural dyes made from various plants
and insects, combined with silk warp and cotton weft threads, give a visual
richness to these beautiful textiles. Each piece varies slightly in color,
size and design. 

Don't miss this opportunity to find a truly one-of-a-kind textile to add to
your collection!

For more information about this special event, please call (202) 667-0441,
ext. 29 or e-mail shop at textilemuseum.org <mailto:shop at textilemuseum.org> .




Can't visit The Textile Museum Shop for this special event? Shop online
anytime at The TM Shop's Web site
<http://postsnet.com/r.html?c=783598&r=782865&t=684051783&l=1&d=87461351&u=h
ttp%3a%2f%2fwww%2etextilemuseumshop%2eorg&g=0&f=-1> , featuring a unique
selection of textiles, jewelry, handbags, books and more.

Save an additional $5 off all orders placed online by September 30! Enter
code SEPT06 to receive the discount. Restrictions apply.

The Textile Museum 
<http://postsnet.com/r.html?c=783598&r=782865&t=684051783&l=1&d=87461350&u=h
ttp%3a%2f%2fwww%2etextilemuseum%2eorg&g=0&f=-1>  is located at 2320 S Street
NW, Washington, DC. The Museum is a 10-minute walk from the Dupont Circle
Metro station. Hours are Monday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm and Sunday 1 - 5 pm.
Admission is free; suggested donation is $5. For more information, call
(202) 667-0441 or visit the Museum's Web site
<http://postsnet.com/r.html?c=783598&r=782865&t=684051783&l=1&d=87461350&u=h
ttp%3a%2f%2fwww%2etextilemuseum%2eorg&g=0&f=-1> .


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