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Paradise on Earth: Florals in Indian Textiles
Paradise on Earth: Florals in Indian Textiles
Dates:April 8, 2026 - November 15, 2026
Location:Level 3
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About the Exhibition

Paradise on Earth: Florals in Indian Textiles invites visitors into a world where art, nature, and craftsmanship intertwine. For thousands of years, plants and flowers have inspired Indian textile and garment designs. This exhibition explores the enduring presence of floral and plant motifs in Indian textiles, showcasing a range of different textile materials, decorative techniques, and artistic influences across time and across the subcontinent through 13 works of art from the Mughal empire (1526–1827) to today. Paradise on Earth showcases densely embroidered coats and shawls, Mughal period carpets and paintings, and high-fashion garments by Oscar de la Renta and Alice + Olivia. Together, these works demonstrate how India’s 6,000-year textile tradition continues to inspire across time and cultures. 

Evening Dressing Gown, early 21st century. Oscar De La Renta.jpg
Ceremonial shawl, c. 1908. Punjab, India.jpg
Coat for a nobleman, late 19th century. Banaras (Varanasi), Uttar Pradesh, India.jpg
Visitor Information
Gallery HoursTuesday - Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PMThursday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PMClosed Mondays
Audio GuideFree with admission. Available in English, Spanish, French, and German.
Guided ToursDaily at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Free with admission, no reservation required.
AccessibilityWheelchair accessible. Large-print guides and assistive listening devices available at the information desk.
PhotographyNon-flash photography permitted for personal use only.
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