34 November 2013 www.bahrainthismonth.com happeningsthismonth When? Throughout November | Event? Russian Textiles Exhibition | Venue? The National Museum, halls 8 and 9 Weaving Through History Presenting a part of its rich heritage, this exhibition is a lesson in history given by well-preserved products of the Soviet-era textile industry. Here’s a chance to look at the beautiful weaves and prints from Russia in an elaborate exhibition showcasing various forms of textile from the 18th to 20th century, including cotton and silk fabrics along with dresses. The initiative is supported by the Museum of Ivanovo Printed Cotton and Moscow’s oldest printing enterprise, OAO Trekhgornaya Manufactory. You can map the independent artistic movements related to cotton printing and manufacturing prevalent during this period through the display. Speaking for themselves, these fabrics belong to a poignant period in Russia’s history. While intricately detailed, there is an industrial, work-obsessed influence on the designs. The exhibition includes propaganda art as well, following the spirit of the time, rejecting a certain traditional approach and introducing new aesthetics and content in textile ornamentation. The pieces take us through the birth of the cotton printing industry that was closely associated with hand-block usage. The changing patterns denote the evolution of manufacturing technology which allowed major cotton printing factories to emerge and produce for a mass consumer market. Much of this inexpensive and high-quality cloth then travelled to countries in the East, where it competed with Western European and British products. The exhibition also looks at the success of the Russian printed textile that was associated with original, unique designs seen throughout the manufacturing of the 20s and 30s. E Call 17 298-714. bystanderthismonth Seef Mall New Identity Launch Under the patronage of HE Dr Hassan Fakhro, Industry & Commerce Minister, Seef Properties unveiled the new logo and slogan 'new look, same heart' for its flagship Seef Mall last month. The event took place at Seef Mall's West Wing Seef Mall's new logo Nada Danielle, Megan & Roza Dr Abdulla & Zuhair Reem Sherry Mona Shahad & Junah HE Dr Hassan Fakhro cuts the cake in the presence of officials Zakaria, Saqer, Robert & Sattam
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