Eminent designer Kiran Uttam Ghosh was recently invited by the Asian Civilizations Museum to partake in theunique Patterns of Trade exhibition. At a fashion show marking the introduction of the exhibition, Ghosh displayed her winter 2011-12 Collection. Inspired by Lotus and Paisley motifs, Jackets, Kurtas ,Saris,Dresses in Jewel and Acid colours with her signature soft layered global shapes sashayed down the Ramp to a packed show.
Former President of Singapore, S.R.Nathan was the guest of honour and the show was attended by many eminent personalities including T.C. A Raghavan, Indian High Commissioner to Singapore; Mr. Michael Koh, CEO National Heritage Board and Mrs. Lee Suet Fern, Chairman Asian Civilizations Museum Board.
Commenting on the exhibition, Kiran Uttam Ghosh said, “Through its collection of works of art and textile the Museum plans to deepen the understanding of Textiles from Southeast Asia, China, South Asia, West Asia, and the Peranakan world. Rare among museums in Asia, this one connects audiences with many cultural interests. I am honored to be associated with this amazing collection of art, culture and tradition and to be given this wonderful opportunity to show my work at the esteemed Museum.”
The Asian Civilizations Museum is a national Heritage Board Museum dedicated to exploring the rich Asian artistic heritage and ancestral cultures.The museum's collection of early Indian trade textiles is one of the most important and comprehensive.
'Patterns of Trade' showcases a recently acquired collection of over 70 such works, some over 600 years old. This unique exhibition helps explain the huge popularity and profound influence of Indian textiles by tracing the origins of the trade, from production sites in India to the widespread trading network which spread these textiles far and wide. It shows the deep roots of today's globalized world and the surprising and fascinating impact of cultural exchange.
Journey back to when India clothed the world. Patterns of Trade: Indian Textiles for Export, 1400–1900 presents over seventy works of strikingly patterned and brightly coloured Indian trade textiles from a recently acquired collection. These extraordinary cloths, some over 600 years old, show the deep roots of today's globalized world and the surprising and fascinating impact of cultural exchange.
Loved for their quality and their bright and unfading colours, many became treasured heirlooms, passed down from generation to generation. From production sites in India, to markets as far apart as Japan, Southeast Asia, the Islamic world, and Europe, this exhibition helps explain the huge popularity and profound influence of Indian textiles.
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