Afro Kilt Exhibit in Ann Arbor at University of Michigan Oct 1-6 2012

[Riverkilt]

Anyone heard of this? Sounds like a cool gig. Hope some locals can make it and report back. Here are some details:

http://art-design.umich.edu/calendar/2012/10/06

Afro-Kilt: The Thread That Binds

“Afro-Kilt: The Thread That Binds” refers to the study of the connections between Scotland and Nigeria through textiles. The exhibition will display Sally Volkmann’s photographs and artifacts collected from her travels to Scotland in June of 2012.

Research and travel opportunities were made possible by the Kelly McKinnell Memorial Award which promotes travel and photography for Art & Design students.

October 1 - 6, 2012
Closing reception: Saturday, October 6 from 6 - 10 pm
Duderstadt Gallery
The University of Michigan
2281 Bonisteel Boulevard
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-2094
(734) 763-0606

Hours: M-F, 12 - 6 pm

[opositive]

apparently, the connection between the two countries is well known in certain circles outside my sphere of influence: http://kiltmakers.co.uk/blog/2010/08...gera-in-style/

time to hail our friends across the pond for further insight?

[Riverkilt]

Some of the hats on the fashion video look like full mask sporrans....

And a sharp looking tartan on the guy's kilt at the end.