Sewing Paradise: a Sisterhood through Suzani

Sewing Paradise is a celebration of the contribution women make to the world through their creative talents. The features Manina Baumann's magnificent collection of hand-embroidered Uzbek suzanis as well as art works that have been created in response to these Central Asian textiles. Curated by Michael Chandler, the all-female exhibition aims to explore the notion of the inner-garden; a timeless metaphor for a state of ideal beauty and harmony. Exhibiting local and international artists, the show will also feature lesser-known works by Irma Stern, who herself was an ardent textile enthusiast and collector. Sewing Paradise: a Sisterhood through Suzani The University of Cape Town