Audrey Jones Beck Building Events Week of Tuesday, July 15, 2025-Monday, July 21, 2025
From India to the World: Textiles from the Parpia Collection Through September 14, 2025
Showcasing the Museum’s recent acquisition of Indian textiles from the holdings of Banoo and Jeevak Parpia, this exhibition celebrates artistic mastery and cultural exchange.
16 Jul Wed / 2025
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Lecture | Embroidery of Ahmedabad
4 p.m.—5 p.m.Presented in conjunction with the exhibition From India to the World: Textiles from the Parpia Collection, this lecture looks at textiles, tools, and materials used for embroidery by master artisans as well as commissions for Humayun’s Tomb World Heritage Site Museum.
17 Jul Thu / 2025
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Phulkari Head Cover (Bagh) (detail), Punjab, Pakistan, 19th century, cotton embroidered with floss silk threads, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, the Banoo and Jeevak Parpia Collection, gift of Banoo and Jeevak Parpia.
Drop-in Tour | “From India to the World: Textiles from the Parpia Collection”
1:30 p.m.—2:30 p.m.This tour highlights the exhibition From India to the World: Textiles from the Parpia Collection, which showcases the Museum’s recent acquisition of Indian textiles from collectors Banoo and Jeevak Parpia.
18 Jul Fri / 2025
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Happy Hour Friday
5 p.m.—8 p.m.Happy Hour Friday is the place to be! Meet your friends at the MFAH for the best night of the week.
19 Jul Sat / 2025
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Phulkari Head Cover (Bagh) (detail), Punjab, Pakistan, 19th century, cotton embroidered with floss silk threads, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, the Banoo and Jeevak Parpia Collection, gift of Banoo and Jeevak Parpia.
Saturday Members Tour | “From India to the World: Textiles from the Parpia Collection”
1 p.m.—2 p.m.MFAH members are invited to enjoy an inside look at the exhibition From India to the World: Textiles from the Parpia Collection.
20 Jul Sun / 2025
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Family Zone
1 p.m.—4 p.m.Visit the MFAH Family Zone for engaging gallery activities with coloring sheets, colored pencils, books, and more.
