Textile Museum Association of Southern California, Inc.
Overview
TMA/SC is a non-profit organization, presenting monthly educational programs, field trips, special events and discussions focused on handmade textiles, weaving, carpets and costumes from around the worldContact Information
Los Angeles, California 90049United States
Description
The Textile Museum Associates of Southern California, Inc. (TMA/SC) is a non-profit organization, presenting monthly educational programs, field trips, special events and discussions focused on handmade textiles, weaving, carpets and costumes from around the world, including: Ethnographic and tribal weavings; Oriental carpets; Contemporary art textiles; Historic and prehistoric textiles; Tapestry; Ikat; Embroidery; Shibori and batik; Wearable art; Cultural sources and contexts of weavings; Conservation and restoration. TMA/SC was founded in 1985 by a group of Southern Californians united by a common interest in Oriental rugs and textiles and who were supporting members of The Textile Museum in Washington, D.C. TMA/SC encourages membership in and support of The Textile Museum. TMA/SC is also a member organization of the American Conference on Oriental Rugs (ACOR).