Textile

Himalayan and South Asian textiles — a specialist section covering the material culture of fabric. Browse studies of traditional Nepali weaving (dhaka, allo nettle fibre, pashmina/cashmere), Tibetan wool carpet traditions, Indian textile history (block printing, silk, ikat), thangka and paubha textile scroll paintings, and broader South Asian craft textile studies. Useful for designers, craftspeople, museum professionals and textile enthusiasts.