Where-To-Go Wednesday - An Ecology of Quilts: The Natural History of American Textiles

What: An Ecology of Quilts: The Natural History of American Textiles 

Where: American Folk Art Museum 

              2 Lincoln Square

              New York, NY

Who: All ages

When: Through March 1, 2026

The current exhibit at the American Folk Art Museum, An Ecology of Quilts: The Natural History of American Textiles, examines the art of quiltmaking from all perspectives. It shows how quiltmaking is a reflection of the time and place in which the quilts are made. Thus, materials used, who makes them, how they are made, and what they represent can vary with time and place.  For instance, sometimes they preserve resources because they are made using already existing materials; other times, they use up resources due to the process needed to create the necessary dyes. 

There are a fair number of quilts on display in the exhibit; however, this is only a small portion of the museum's vast collection. These include quilts of various patterns and materials, although the majority of the quilts on display are made of cotton. Other objects on display include samples of materials used to make dyes and a display of fabrics that are used in making quilts. There is also a video showing the process of dyeing cloth with indigo.

And that's our view. For more information, visit folkartmuseum.org/exhibitions/an-ecology-of-quilts-the-natural-history-of-american-textiles. There is no fee required to visit the American Folk Art Museum.

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