The Fabric of Society: 1500 Years of African Textiles July 7, 2011

This is the first MIA exhibition to show a wide range of textiles from Northern, Western and Central Africa. The blankets, wrappers, tunics, robes, costumes, and headdresses illustrate the boundless creativity of African weavers and the inventiveness of fashion-conscious consumers. 'The Fabric of Society' includes a catwalk to display these stunning garments in the round.