This exhibition, "La Ruta de la Seda. Antiguos tejidos chinos," presents a unique collection of silk textiles from the National Silk Museum of China. Spanning from the 1st to the 19th centuries, it highlights the intricate craftsmanship and historical trade along the legendary Silk Road. Visitors can explore over fifty rare pieces, offering insights into ancient Chinese culture.
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This exhibition showcases a unique selection of ancient Chinese silk textiles from the National Silk Museum of China, dating from the 1st to the 19th centuries. It explores the historical significance of silk production and its role in trade along the legendary Silk Road.
The exhibition 'The Silk Road. Ancient Chinese Textiles' presents a rare opportunity to view significant pieces from the National Silk Museum of China, which holds the most important collection related to this ancient production. The exhibition guides visitors on a journey through silk products that circulated between the 1st and 19th centuries along the famed route connecting the Far East and the West. Comprising over fifty pieces, many recovered from early centuries' burial sites, the exhibition features flat weaves of extraordinary beauty, alongside exceptionally rare tunics, footwear, and headdresses. Silk, coveted for its strength, shine, and texture, was a key ancient secret and its export fostered one of history's most mythical trade routes. Organized through collaborations between Spanish and Chinese cultural ministries and institutions, the exhibition aims to foster friendship and cultural exchange between China and Spain.
The exhibition is located at the Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas, C/ Montalbán, 12, 28014 Madrid. The museum's general opening hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 9:30 to 15:00 h, with an afternoon opening on Thursdays from 17:00 to 20:00 h. Sundays and holidays are from 10:00 to 15:00 h. It is closed on Mondays and specific holidays.
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