DC | Weaving Family Threads

Sat Apr 05 2025 at 10:00 am to 05:00 pm UTC-04:00

Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian | Washington

Smithsonian\u2019s National Museum of the American Indian
Publisher/HostSmithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian
DC | Weaving Family Threads
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In support of the exhibition "Sublime Light: Tapestry Art of DY Begay," fiber artist DY Begay (Diné) and her sisters, Berdina Charley and Berdine Begay will share their stories and talents with the public. There will be hands-on interactive demonstrations to share some of the processes involved with weaving, including carding (combing) wool and spinning wool into thread.
Location: Level 1, Potomac Atrium
Major support provided by Henry Luce Foundation. Generous support provided by Ameriprise Financial. Additional support provided by The Coby Foundation, Ltd., and Furthermore: a program of the J. M. Kaplan Fund. This project received Federal support from the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative Pool, administered by the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum.
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