NYTM 2025 Multiple Days Events
Nusantara: Six Centuries of Indonesian Textiles
In person / Exhibition / Weaving
"Nusantara: Six Centuries of Indonesian Textiles" presents one of Southeast Asia’s most significant artistic accomplishments: woven textiles. Exploring the ancient interisland links found in this culturally diverse maritime region, the exhibition features a wide array of textiles from the 14th to the 20th century drawn from the Yale University Art Gallery’s exceptional holdings—from the batiks of Java to the ikat of Sumba, and from ceremonial cloths and ritual weavings to clothing, shrouds, and architectural hangings. Especially remarkable are several early textiles that are intricately patterned with tie-dyed designs, while select three-dimensional objects, such as sculptures, headgear, and combs, are also included to provide context. Nusantara—from the original name for the Indonesian archipelago—offers a broad overview of the rich imagery and technical mastery of this remarkable art form.
Gallery days and hours:
Tuesday–Friday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday–Sunday 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
"Nusantara" celebrates the elaborate textile heritage of Indonesia and explores the ancient interisland links found in this vast maritime region from the 14th to the 20th century. Presenting more than 100 examples of unparalleled craftsmanship and artistic innovation, the exhibition offers a singular opportunity to dive deep into the cultural and historical significance of one of the finest collections of Indonesian textiles in the Western Hemisphere—from the batiks of Java to the ikat of Sumba, and from ceremonial cloths and ritual weavings to clothing, shrouds, and architectural hangings.
artgallery.yale.edu/exhibitions/exhibition/nusantara-six-centuries-indonesian-textiles
Cut & Miss: From Binary Draft to Woven Textile
In person / Exhibition / Weaving
This exhibition showcases the journey of Textile/Surface Design students, from foundational weaving techniques to cutting-edge digital applications. Cut & Miss features a diverse range of projects, highlighting the evolution of skills and creative expression across introductory and advanced levels. Traditional hand woven samples are displayed alongside fabric developed through digital weaving and manufactured at an American textile mill. Process sketches, drafts, and digital images display the marriage of design and technical skill required to create woven fabrics.
The exhibition includes a loom with scheduled weaving demonstrations by students and faculty. This interactive feature offers a live glimpse into the craft and provides an opportunity for visitors to connect with the Textile Surface Design department.
September 18 – October 12, 2025
Open daily: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Weekends: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Weaving days: TBA
No registration required
The Textile/Surface Design Department, at the Fashion Institute of Technology, prepares students for professional excellence in textile design through a blend of technical and conceptual skills. A premier public institution in New York City, FIT fosters creativity, career focus, and a global perspective and educates its students to embrace inclusiveness, sustainability, and a sense of community.
COVER Connect New York
In person / Fair / Weaving
COVER Connect New York is an annual trade show for high-end rug brands, curated and hosted by COVER magazine, held in central Manhattan. The show is a firm favourite on the calendars of buyers, gallerists, retailers and design studios and the 2025 edition will feature a lineup of forty-five international rug and carpet companies, demonstrating the most creative, artisan-made weaving on the market today. The exhibitors have been carefully selected to complement one another, and to ensure a wide variety of production and styles will be available, under one roof.
The nine newcomers for 2025 are Kaleen, Ölker Rugs, Couristan, Via Star Rugs, The New England Collection, Service Buddy, Sattar Rugs, Pacific Collection and Outalux. Returning brands include Rug & Kilim, Tamarian, Samad Rugs, French Accents, Kirkit Rugs, Lapchi, Paulig, New Moon, Knots Rugs, Jaipur Rugs, Sumaq Alpaca, Creative Matters, Zollanvari, Battilossi, Momeni, Sergio Mannino and Wool & Silk.
The show promotes the extraordinary and timeless potential of woven flooring, from the traditional Persian or Turkish rug to ultra-modern art pieces and everything between. Expect to find beautiful handcrafted rugs from around the world.
Saturday, Sept 13, 2025: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, Sept 14, 2025: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Monday, Sept 15, 2025: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Since the first edition in 2021 COVER Connect New York has expanded with steady momentum, increasing the breadth of products offered by attracting more top-level dynamic exhibitors. The show is curated and hosted by COVER magazine—a quarterly, international magazine at the heart of the world of contemporary handmade rugs. COVER celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2025 and the special anniversary issue will be available at the fifth edition of COVER Connect New York.