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SUMMARY:Colcha Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a delightful talk that unravels the enchanting worl
 d of ‘Colchas\,’ exquisite embroidered textiles from the MAP collectio
 n! These Colchas are decorative textiles\, often characterised by elaborat
 e embroidery or stitching\, that were made in Bengal for the Portuguese ma
 rket from the 16th to 18th centuries.The term Colcha translates to "bedsp
 read" or "coverlet\," and these textiles were traditionally used as bed co
 verings or wall hangings. \n\nGuided by textile collector Jeevak Parpia\,
  this session promises to take you on a journey through the intricate visu
 al storytelling that defines these extraordinary artifacts. Discover the u
 nique motifs woven into each Colcha\, and their deep cultural and historic
 al resonance. \n\nWith his wealth of expertise\, Mr. Parpia will talk on 
 the artistic traditions and cross-cultural exchanges that shaped these tex
 tiles\, tracing their roots from Portugal to Latin America\, how colchas b
 ecame a canvas for storytelling\, reflecting the lives\, beliefs\, and asp
 irations of their makers.
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