
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.

