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<B>From: </B>The Textile Museum <info@textilemuseum.org><BR>
<B>Reply-To: </B>The Textile Museum <The_Textile_Museum_bysywv@postsnet.com><BR>
<B>Date: </B>Wed, 20 Sep 2006 17:12:04 -0400 (EDT)<BR>
<B>To: </B><barjavel@earthlink.net><BR>
<B>Subject: </B>Special Event at The Textile Museum Shop<BR>
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<I>Suzanis from Uzbekistan Available for Sale<BR>
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<B>Get an early start on your holiday shopping at The Textile Museum Shop this weekend!<BR>
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Join textile collector Gerard Paquin on <B>Saturday, September 23 at 2:00 pm</B> 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.<BR>
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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.<BR>
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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. <BR>
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<B>Don't miss this opportunity to find a truly one-of-a-kind textile to add to your collection!<BR>
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</SPAN><FONT SIZE="2"><SPAN STYLE='font-size:10.0px'>For more information about this special event, please call (202) 667-0441, ext. 29 or e-mail <FONT COLOR="#7C1C20">shop@textilemuseum.org</FONT></SPAN></FONT><SPAN STYLE='font-size:12.0px'> <a href="mailto:shop@textilemuseum.org"><mailto:shop@textilemuseum.org></a> .<BR>
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<FONT COLOR="#FFFFFF">Can't visit The Textile Museum Shop for this special event? Shop online anytime at The TM Shop's Web site <a href="http://postsnet.com/r.html?c=783598&r=782865&t=684051783&l=1&d=87461351&u=http%3a%2f%2fwww%2etextilemuseumshop%2eorg&g=0&f=-1"><http://postsnet.com/r.html?c=783598&r=782865&t=684051783&l=1&d=87461351&u=http%3a%2f%2fwww%2etextilemuseumshop%2eorg&g=0&f=-1></a> , featuring a unique selection of textiles, jewelry, handbags, books and more.<BR>
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<FONT FACE="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><SPAN STYLE='font-size:12.0px'><FONT COLOR="#FFFFFF">Save an additional $5 off all orders placed online by September 30! Enter code SEPT06 to receive the discount. <I>Restrictions apply.</I></FONT> <BR>
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<FONT COLOR="#FFFFFF">The Textile Museum</FONT> <a href="http://postsnet.com/r.html?c=783598&r=782865&t=684051783&l=1&d=87461350&u=http%3a%2f%2fwww%2etextilemuseum%2eorg&g=0&f=-1"><http://postsnet.com/r.html?c=783598&r=782865&t=684051783&l=1&d=87461350&u=http%3a%2f%2fwww%2etextilemuseum%2eorg&g=0&f=-1></a> 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 <FONT COLOR="#FFFFFF">Museum's Web site</FONT> <a href="http://postsnet.com/r.html?c=783598&r=782865&t=684051783&l=1&d=87461350&u=http%3a%2f%2fwww%2etextilemuseum%2eorg&g=0&f=-1"><http://postsnet.com/r.html?c=783598&r=782865&t=684051783&l=1&d=87461350&u=http%3a%2f%2fwww%2etextilemuseum%2eorg&g=0&f=-1></a> .<BR>
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