Africa Fashion Opening Day

Weaving Activity with Qaymi Arts & Crafts



Africa Fashion Opening Day

Free entry

NGV International

Great Hall
Ground Level

Booking is not required

General enquiries

Ph +61 3 8620 2222
ngvenquiries@ngv.vic.gov.au
9am–5pm, daily

Celebrate Africa Fashion with a drop-by weaving activity, led by Somali weaving group, Qaymi Arts and Crafts. In this creative activity, participants can use coloured wool and bamboo sticks to create a woven wall hanging. Ages 14 +

For children and families, Qaymi Arts and Crafts will present a drop-by drawing activity where children can draw patterns and designs and learn about traditional Somali huts called aqals.
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About Africa Fashion
Developed by the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), London, and presented in Melbourne in partnership with the NGV, Africa Fashion showcases the creativity, ingenuity, and global impact of contemporary African fashions from the mid-twentieth century to the present day, featuring over 200 works spanning fashion, textiles, adornment, photography, music, and film.
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Sat 20 Jul, 12–3pm

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Sat 17 Aug, 12–3pm

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Sat 21 Sep, 12–3pm

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