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POMEGRANATE: an ancient tale woven through time.

POMEGRANATE: an ancient tale woven through time.

A Fringe selling exhibition exploring the prevalence of the pomegranate in weaving and textile design, with rugs, throws and cushions, accompanied by works from Scottish textile artists inspired by this exotic fruit.

STITCHTOPIA: A Silk Road Tour of Uzbekistan, an illustrated talk by Pat Archibald Thursday 25th August, 3 - 4pm

STITCHTOPIA: A Silk Road Tour of Uzbekistan, an illustrated talk by Pat Archibald Thursday 25th August, 3 - 4pm
Award winning quilter, teacher and traveller Pat Archibald recounts tales of textiles and travels from her recent tour of Uzbekistan.

Lampshade Workshop - Friday 26th August 2 - 4pm

Lampshade Workshop - Friday 26th August 2 - 4pm
Ever wanted to create your own bespoke lampshade? Find out how...

The Nomads Tent at World Textile Day, Bridge of Allan 2022!

The Nomads Tent at World Textile Day, Bridge of Allan 2022!
Come visit us at this year's World Textile Day at Bridge of Allan!

The Kincardine Castle Garden Carpet - Friday 8th April to Sunday 8th May

The Kincardine Castle Garden Carpet - Friday 8th April to Sunday 8th May

An exhibition at The Nomads Tent from Friday 8th April to Sunday 8th May.

Traditional Palestinian Costumes with Dr Janet Starkey

Traditional Palestinian Costumes with Dr Janet Starkey
View the recording of Janet Starkey's fascinating illustrated talk here at The Nomads Tent on 4th May.

The Grand Tour in the Ottoman Empire: Power, Pleasure and Ruins - An illustrated talk by Dr Philip Mansel

The Grand Tour in the Ottoman Empire: Power, Pleasure and Ruins - An illustrated talk by Dr Philip Mansel
Watch the video recording of this fascinating lecture as you are taken on a Grand Tour of the Ottoman Empire...

Hidden Treasure of National Museums Scotland revealed: an illustrated talk by Friederike Voigt

Hidden Treasure of National Museums Scotland revealed: an illustrated talk by Friederike Voigt
Discover a hidden treasure of National Museums Scotland! Thursday 21st April at 6pm.

'Boujee Boujaads' a selling Exhibition of Moroccan rugs

'Boujee Boujaads' a selling Exhibition of Moroccan rugs
'Boujee Boujaads' starts Friday 18th March - Sunday 3rd April

Nomads News Spring 2022

Nomads News Spring 2022
Upcoming events, the story of the Kincardine Castle Garden Carpet and some musings on boujaads...

Gnawa Trance Fusion with Omar Afif live at The Nomads Tent

Gnawa Trance Fusion with Omar Afif live at The Nomads Tent
Gnawa Trance with Omar Afif, Saturday 19th March 7.30 - 9pm

Boujaad Rugs

Boujaad Rugs
Find out which art movement inspired Moroccan weavers to create these painterly abstract Boujaad Rugs.
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