Yadigâr “memento” Exhibit Celebrating the Textiles and Handicrafts of Turkey

A special exhibition Yadigâr “memento” – The Textiles and Handicrafts of Southeastern Anatolia, Turkey, will take place from 10 am to 6 pm on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Santa Monica (1260 18th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404).
The daylong public exhibit will feature vintage textile arts and handicrafts from Southeastern Anatolia, the area of Turkey recently devastated by the earthquake. The region is located at the top of the fertile crescent where agriculture first began, with recent archeological finds pointing to at least 12,000 years of settlements there. Since its origin, this area has been on multiple trade and migration routes, hosting diverse religions, states, and empires, all contributing to its rich tapestry of cultures, arts, and handicrafts. The vintage pieces on display tell the stories that were weaved, threaded, or hammered into them.

Tickets will be available at the door and are available to pre-purchase. (Prices range from $10 for general admission, to $25-$35 for exhibition & lunch, with individual workshops at $30-$35 per session.)