Image: Unknown Nigerian maker (Abeokuta or Ibadan), Adire cloth (detail), mid-1900s. 1991.013.22.
EXHIBITIONS
RISD Museum
Cloth of the Earth: Indigo, Cape Verde, and West African Knowledge
August 1, 2026 – March 28, 2027
Providence, Rhode Island
Deep blue and rich with meaning, indigo is more than a color. Across cultures and generations, this natural dye has signaled protection, healing, identity, and extraordinary skill. Cloth of the Earth: Indigo, Cape Verde, and West African Knowledge brings together indigo-dyed textiles and clothing from the museum’s collection alongside contemporary West African indigo-dyed works.
| Venue: | RISD Museum |
| Starts: | August 1, 2026 |
| Ends: | March 28, 2027 |
Providence, RI
United States
United States
