One of the most enjoyable parts about this time of year is witnessing all of the beautiful flowers c

One of the most enjoyable parts about this time of year is witnessing all of the beautiful flowers come to life. The museum houses a number of pieces with floral designs including rugs, shirts, scarves, and even belts. Inspired by Washington, D.C.’s budding blooms, our Collections Management intern, Meghan, has selected some of her favorite flowery pieces from the collection to share.  The top picture shows an embroidered bedspread fragment from 17^th century Greece. The women holding flowers in their hands are wearing Ottoman style long robes and surrounded by vases, flowers, and parrot-like birds. The middle image shows a contemporary Peruvian woman’s belt. This type of belt is very commonly worn in Chivay, where it was made.  The bottom object is an Indian wall hanging with embroidered vases and flowers under a lobed arch. Imagery on the hanging eludes to the fecundity of the nature.