TUESDAY MARCH 5, 2024
INTRODUCING THE MUSEUM OF INDIAN ARTS + CULTURE COLLECTION
Located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture (MIAC) serves as a center of stewardship, knowledge, and understanding of the artistic, cultural, and intellectual achievements of the diverse peoples of the Native Southwest. Hartmann&Forbes was honored to be invited to view the Museum’s extensive textile, basketry, and pottery collections and to select four objects from which to reimagine in a range of modern windowcoverings. Each design is jacquard-handloomed and inspired by a different Native craft tradition: basketry, pottery, and weaving. This collaboration with the Museum pays homage to the natural materials and design motifs integral to the Hopi, Yurok, Diné (Navajo), and Pueblo peoples, and it is our hope that these interpretations honor the creative conversations between the maker and the objects.
“In reference to the intricate tapestry of craftsmanship and cultural expression, Hartmann&Forbes proudly affirms our respect for hand-made traditions, our unwavering commitment to using natural and sustainably harvested materials, and our design philosophy grounded in respect. As we collaborate with the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, an institution dedicated to sharing the rich tapestry of artistic and cultural traditions of the diverse peoples of the Native Southwest, our shared vision is melded into the fabric of a handwoven windowcovering collection—a testament to our mutual commitment to the pursuit of timeless beauty and meaningful connection” ~Rebecca Welch, H&F Design Director
The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture Collection by Hartmann&Forbes features four Woven-to-Size Grassweave Windowcovering designs in multiple colorways.
A portion of this collection’s proceeds supports MIAC and its mission.
