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New York Folklore in Schenectady is pleased to announce its current exhibit: Afghan Decorative Arts: An Exhibit by Latifa Ali Mohammad & Ismail Arbab. This exhibit celebrates artists from the Afghan Community in the Capital Region. Dresses, jewelry, and other decorative arts are on display. The exhibit can be viewed during regular New York Folklore hours through July 15th and at the exhibit reception July 6th from 6 pm to 8 pm.
Latifa Ali Mohammad embroiders traditional clothing and creates decorative pieces for family, friends and members of the community. Her pieces combine and reflect various typical Afghan embroidery techniques. She remembers her mother always busy working on pieces of clothing or decorative pieces for friends and family.
Ismail Arbab and his wife represent a many generational tradition of Turkmen rug weaving and jewelry making. Rug weaving is integral to the Turkmen culture found in current-day Turkmenistan and in northern Afghanistan.
Funding is provided by the New York State Council on the Arts and Schenectady County Initiative Program. New York Folklore is located at 129 Jay Street, Schenectady, on the Jay Street Marketplace pedestrian mall. The Gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10AM to 3:30PM, and Sundays 10AM to 2PM. Please call 518-346-7008, email NYF at info@nyfolklore.org, or visit their web site, www.nyfolklore.org for additional information.
Embroidery by Latifa
Jewelry by Ismail