Untitled Carpet by ArtLords, Aga Khan Museum, 77 Wynford Drive, North York, Toronto, ON
Excerpt from the plaque:
ArtLords, Untitled Carpet, Afghanistan 2020. Wool and organic dye: ArtLords took inspiration for this carpet design from a story of 19th century migration: Afghan cameleers were recruited to Australia to transport goods between the desert interior, and the populated coastal areas. During these journeys the cameleers met and forged relationships with Aboriginal Australians. ArtLords’ carpet showcases a design that was inspired by Australian Aboriginal art, and was “translated” into a carpet by traditional Afghan weavers. This little-known relationship between Afghans and Aboriginal Australians recalls the many ways in which histories and cultures are interconnected.
Untitled Carpet by ArtLords, Aga Khan Museum, 77 Wynford Drive, North York, Toronto, ON
Excerpt from the plaque:
ArtLords, Untitled Carpet, Afghanistan 2020. Wool and organic dye: ArtLords took inspiration for this carpet design from a story of 19th century migration: Afghan cameleers were recruited to Australia to transport goods between the desert interior, and the populated coastal areas. During these journeys the cameleers met and forged relationships with Aboriginal Australians. ArtLords’ carpet showcases a design that was inspired by Australian Aboriginal art, and was “translated” into a carpet by traditional Afghan weavers. This little-known relationship between Afghans and Aboriginal Australians recalls the many ways in which histories and cultures are interconnected.