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Museum of Islamic Art
Fashioning an Empire
What was the style and fashion of Safavid Iran like? How did this empire cultivate power and influence? Join us for a deep dive on Safavid silks through tales of textiles and fashion. This audio-series is part of the Museum of Islamic Art exhibit, ‘Fashioning an Empire: Textiles from Safavid Iran’. ‘Fashioning an Empire’ is by the Museum of Islamic Art, and produced by Kerning Cultures Network. Thank you to our partners, Qatar Museums, and M7. The Fashioning an Empire exhibition runs 23 October, 2023 - 20 April, 2024 at the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha. Follow us @MIAQatar on Instagram.
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This podcast is a great insight into the exhibition and gives a better understanding of the Safavid dynasty and the silk trade. Wonderful!
sleavyparker via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 10/24/23
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