EXHIBITION ON PAKISTANI TEXTILES AT NATIONAL GALLERY OF AUSTRALIA Islamabad: August 06, 2017

An Exhibition of Pakistani Textile and Embroideries was organized by the Asian Arts Society, with the support of Pakistan High Commission, at the National Gallery of Australia on 5 August 2017, says a press release received here today from Canberra.

It was inaugurated by the High Commissioner for Pakistan, H.E Naela Chohan. Speaking on the occasion, she thanked the Asian Arts Society for taking the excellent initiative of showcasing Pakistan’s rich history of textiles which dates back to 5000 years when Indus valley civilization was exporting its finest products to the Roman and Egyptian empires. She also highlighted the fact that embroideries are also manifestation of women empowerment in Pakistan since times immemorial. And we continue with this proud heritage. Pakistan is even today the world’s leading textile producer and exporter.

She added that, relations between Australia and Pakistan in other fields are on an upward trajectory and now there is a greater focus on cultural cooperation as well.  In this context, she informed the august gathering that Pakistan was already in negotiation with the National Gallery of Australia for further developing linkages in the field of art in the years ahead.

Many artists, members of the Asian Arts Society, senior government officials and art lovers in Canberra participated in the event and admired the arrestingly charming textile pieces on display.

The Asian Art Society, in collaboration with the High Commission will be publishing its next volume of the Asian Arts Society of Australia (TASSA) dedicated to Pakistan, for the first time. It will also coincide with the celebrations of the 70th anniversary of independence and establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Australia.

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