The Cloth that Changed the World

India's Painted and Printed Cottons

About

Amid stunning displays of vivid floral dresses and ornately painted wall hangings, The Cloth that Changed the World reveals how India’s painted and printed cottons revolutionized art, fashion, and science. It explores how these glorious pieces are made, from the earliest iterations in India to the many imitations across the globe over the centuries.

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Overview – Upon Request
Tour Schedule

6,000 ft² / 550 m²
Virtual Tour

Praise

The visual effect of these luxurious pieces is irresistible. ― Kate Taylor, The Globe and Mail

Celebrates the technical mastery, creativity, and far-reaching influence that these colourfully painted and printed cloths have had on the world… ― Asian Art