Installation view, Nusantara: Six Centuries of Indonesian Textiles

Nusantara: Six Centuries of Indonesian Textiles
Closing Sunday,  January 11, 2026

This is the last week to catch Nusantara: Six Centuries of Indonesian Textiles at the Yale University Art Gallery before it closes January 11. This exceptional exhibition celebrates one of Southeast Asia’s greatest artistic traditions: woven textiles. Exploring the ancient interisland links found in this culturally diverse maritime region, the exhibition features a wide array of textiles from the 14th to the 20th century drawn from the Yale University Art Gallery’s notable holdings—from the batiks of Java to the ikat of Sumba, and from ceremonial cloths and ritual weavings to clothing, shrouds, and architectural hangings. Especially significant are several early textiles that are intricately patterned with tie-dyed designs, while select three-dimensional objects, such as sculptures, headgear, and combs, are also included to provide context. Nusantara—from the original name for the Indonesian archipelago—offers a broad overview of the rich imagery and technical mastery of this remarkable art form.

Also check out their free, digital publication, Indonesian Textiles at the Yale University Art Gallery, that catalogues the museum’s vast collection of approximately 1,200 textiles from maritime Southeast Asia.

Be sure to experience this extraordinary exhibition before it concludes!

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