Tag: 19th Century

Vintage Patched Boro Kimono

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Sri Threads is one of NYC’s hidden gems: a boutique collection of rare Japanese and Indian textiles inside an apartment building in Brooklyn’s Greenpoint neighborhood. This boro kimono dates back to the mid to late 19th century, woven in a pattern resembling a basket weave. The beauty of this vintage piece, however, comes from the loving way it’s been patched and mended over time. A …

Fête Paradiso

An early 20th century French carnival is recreated on Governors Island

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Just in time for Bastille Day, Fête Paradiso—the world’s first festival of vintage carousels and carnival rides—has landed in New York City for its US debut, offering visitors to Governors Island a time-traveling glimpse at the history of Parisian carnival culture. The archival display features six revolutionary rides from the turn of 20th century Europe, which is considered the “Golden Age of carousel art” due …