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Quilt Of Belonging: The Invitation Project
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A Cultural Milestone.Canada Is Home To Immigrants From Every Nation In The World. Quilting Artist Esther Bryan Wanted To Celebrate This Fact, To Promote A Sense Of Greater Belonging Among These Diverse Groups. A Quilt Would Be A Collaborative, Communitybased Project To Celebrate Cultural Diversity.Each Cultural Group Contributed One 11Inch Square Pieced Into A Giant Quilt Named The Quilt Of Belonging. The Quilt Is Approximately 120 Feet Long By 10 Feet High (36 M By 3.5 M). It Consists Of 263 Squares Representing 71 Aboriginal Groups And 192 Immigrant Nationalities Found In Canada.The Quilt Includes Fabric That Has Been Appliqued, Beaded, Crossstitched, Embroidered, And Handwoven. The Many Cultural Decorations Include: Abalone Shells Lithuanian Amber Bobbin Lace A Brooch From Poland English Wool Kente Cloth From Ghana Porcupine Quills, Rabbit Fur, Sealskin, And Smoked Caribou Hide 200Yearold German Linen Worry Dolls From Guatemala.The Quilt Of Belonging Will Be Exhibited In Spring 2005 With An Opening Show At Canada'S Museum Of Civilization And Then Will Become Part Of A Traveling Exhibit Of Stitches And Stories That Visits Museums And Community Centers Throughout Canada And Beyond.
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This warranty strictly does not cover damages that arose from negligence, misuse, wear and tear, or not in accordance with product instructions (dropping the product, etc.).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the Quilt of Belonging? A: The Quilt of Belonging is a large-scale collaborative quilt created by artist Esther Bryan, celebrating the cultural diversity of Canada through contributions from various cultural groups.
- Q: How big is the Quilt of Belonging? A: The quilt measures approximately 120 feet long and 10 feet high, consisting of 263 individual squares.
- Q: Who contributed to the Quilt of Belonging? A: Contributors include 71 Aboriginal groups and 192 immigrant nationalities from Canada, each providing a unique 11-inch square for the quilt.
- Q: What materials are used in the Quilt of Belonging? A: The quilt features various materials including appliqued fabric, beads, cross-stitching, embroidery, and hand-woven textiles, showcasing items like abalone shells and Lithuanian amber.
- Q: When was the Quilt of Belonging created? A: The Quilt of Belonging was completed for exhibition starting in spring 2005.
- Q: Where will the Quilt of Belonging be exhibited? A: The quilt was first exhibited at Canada's Museum of Civilization and is part of a traveling exhibit that visits museums and community centers across Canada and beyond.
- Q: What is the condition of the Quilt of Belonging book? A: The book is classified as a used book in good condition, with the overall item condition rated as very good.
- Q: How many pages does the Quilt of Belonging book have? A: The book contains a total of 296 pages.
- Q: Who is the author of the Quilt of Belonging? A: The author of the Quilt of Belonging is Esther Bryan.
- Q: What is the binding type of the Quilt of Belonging book? A: The Quilt of Belonging book is available in paperback binding.