Writing With Thread: Traditional Textiles of Southwest Chinese Minorities February 7, 2009

'Writing with Thread: Traditional Textiles of Southwest Chinese Minorities' features a rare collection of entire ensembles of women's, men's and children's ceremonial dress, baby carriers, quilt covers, festive and religious vestments, silver jewelry, embroidered silk valences, and wax-resist dyed curtains, plus a loom, weaving tools, and embroidery cases. More than 500 objects, this exhibit represents 15 ethnic groups and nearly 100 subgroups in China.