Clothing the Caliphate: Dress Cultures of the Early Islamic Period

https://harvardartmuseums.org/calendar/clothing-the-caliphate-dress-cultures-of-the-early-islamic-period

In this lecture, professor Jochen Sokoly will look at the clothing worn in the time of the early Islamic caliphates—between the 7th and 11th centuries—and consider the various cultural influences that shaped it. A brief introduction to the exhibition Social Fabrics: Inscribed Textiles from Medieval Egyptian Tombs will also be presented.

The lecture will take place in Menschel Hall, Lower Level. Please enter the museums via the entrance on Broadway. Doors will open at 5:30pm.

After the lecture, guests are invited to visit the Social Fabrics exhibition on Level 3, until 8:30pm.

Please note that while face coverings are optional in all other spaces in the Harvard Art Museums, they are required for attendees at all programs in Menschel Hall. The museums will make disposable masks available for visitors who do not bring their own. Please review our general visitor policies, including details on COVID-related precautions.

Free admission, but seating is limited. Reservations may be arranged by clicking on the event on this form beginning on Sunday, April 10, after 10am.

• Contact:
• Krystle Brown
• Krystle_Brown@harvard.edu
• (617)-495-9295