This Summer, London’s Fashion and Textile Museum stages the first-ever exhibition dedicated to the iconic rebozo, a classic Mexican shawl made famous in 20th century culture by artist Frida Kahlo.
Made in Mexico explores the key role that textiles have played in promoting Mexican culture worldwide, dating from the 17th century to the present day. Rebozos on display include major loans from the Franz Mayer Museum, Mexico City; the Museum of Textiles, Oaxaca; the British Museum and rebozos from private collections that have never been shown in public before. Contemporary Mexican and UK artists, photographers, fashion and textile . . .
