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17 Jan 2013

Trade Aid's annual Tibetan Carpet Exhibition and Sale is coming to Palmerston North. The popular exhibition opens on Friday 1st February, 5pm at Taylor-Jensen Fine Arts, 33 George Street, Palmerston North and runs from 1–26th February.

Illustrated with exquisite hand-knotted threads, the Tales from Tibet Exhibition and Sale features the traditional symbols and mythology of Tibetan refugee weavers.

Tales from Tibet tells the tale of the snow capped mountains that led Tibetan refugees on their long journey, the mystical creatures of the Tibetan legends and the symbols that depict the culture they still live and breathe. The carpets that were carried over the mountains as the Tibetans left their homeland alert us to the value placed on these functional works of art and have allowed the weavers to retain the essence and tradition of the Tibetan culture in their work.

Today, each carpet is the product of a skilled Tibetan refugee’s craftsmanship and represents the fair trading relationship between Trade Aid and the Tibetan producers in India and Nepal. There are over 60 carpets; each is a true piece of art which can only be viewed during exhibitions held by Trade Aid twice a year in various galleries across New Zealand.

These unique pieces were the founding products which led Trade Aid into relationships with thousands of producers across the developing world. Tales from Tibet is your chance to purchase an original hand woven carpet, exploitation free, from an industry notorious for child labour and low wages” says Vi Cottrell co –founder of Trade Aid. “A medium sized carpet provides work for one weaver for a month and an income sufficient to support the family”.

Exhibition Details:
Opening night on Friday 1st February, 5-7pm
Taylor-Jensen Fine Arts, 33 George Street
Palmerston North

Exhibition runs from 1 – 26th February

Gallery open hours are Mon-Thurs 10am-5pm, Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-3pm.