Adorning the Horse: Equestrian Textiles for Power and Prestige

Non-SAQA
Exhibition

For millennia, horses have captivated humans with their beauty, strength, and majesty. From Türkiye to Japan, civilizations have elaborately costumed these prized animals. A magnificent selection of saddle blankets, horse covers, and other equestrian textiles from the past 1,300 years communicates the significance and status of horses and their riders. 

More Info

Saddle cover, Iran, 1800-1825. The Textile Museum Collection 2021.17.60. Brick Freedman Collection.
Saddle cover, Iran, 1800-1825. The Textile Museum Collection 2021.17.60. Brick Freedman Collection.
Location
Washington DC, USA
Venue Info

The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum
701 21st St NW
Washington DC 20052
United States