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(Photograph by Fritz Kok)
The Dutch company, Vlisco, is one of the most influential textile brands in West and Central African. This exhibition highlights the company’s classic and new designs and follows the creation of a textile. Contemporary fashions by African and European designers are showcased, as well as Vlisco’s in-house design team.
Vlisco: African Fashion on a Global Stage
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19130
April 30, 2016 - January 22, 2017
Be sure to click on "View Slideshow" after you've gone to the Philadelpha Museum of Art site to enjoy some of this spectacular exhibit.
This exhibition is offered in conjunction with Creative Africa, a season devoted to African art and design.
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beautiful and very interesting designed textiles for clothing. I don't think I'd ever imagine wearing a dress with giant shoes or chickens on it but the whole thing presented as such a beautiful collection that I hardly noticed the actual print design!
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