Exhibition description: For millennia, horses have captivated humans with their beauty, strength and majesty. From Türkiye to Japan, civilizations have elaborately costumed these prized animals. A magnificent selection of saddle blankets, horse covers and other equestrian textiles from the past 1,300 years communicates the significance and status of horses and their riders.
The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum
Exhibition dates: February 21, 2026 – June 20, 2026
Additional information:
museum.gwu.edu/adorning-
About this image: Saddle cover, Iran, 1800-1825. The Textile Museum Collection 2021.17.60. Brick Freedman Collection.
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