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From the Amu Darya to the Potomac : Central Asian Bags from Area Collections.
From september 7 2001 to february 24 2002
Ethnology and society
Tapestries, carpets, textiles
This exhibition gives an oppotunity to compare subtle variations in structure, color, and design among similar bags from various weaving traditions. Many design motifs are interpreted in a variety of ways by different ethnic groups throughout Central Asia.