Natural Dye

On view through June 10 in the Textiles Gallery at the de Young, The Art of the Anatolian Kilim: Highlights from the McCoy Jones Collection showcases extraordinary examples of flat-woven kilims from the 15th to the 19th century. Considered to be the most important group of Anatolian kilims outside of Turkey, these kilims are notable for their elaborate design patterns, unusual color combinations and the weavers' mastery of natural dye processes. The intense blues presented in these textiles are made possible by the unique properties of indigo dye.