Costume + textile arts

Including more than 14,000 works, this collection spans nearly three millennia and represents cultures from 125 countries.

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porcelain vase with cobalt glaze, couture dress by Guo Pei, shard

porcelain vase with cobalt glaze, couture dress by Guo Pei, shard

Beauty in a Broken World: Guo Pei Reimagines Ornamental Objects

Exploring the role of ornament in Guo Pei’s designs.

By Ellen Huang

Guo Pei’s Embroidered Universe: Dreamscapes

Learn more about the awe-inspiring embroidery in Guo Pei’s collections.

By Kristal Hale

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Guo Pei’s Embroidered Universe: Stitch by Stitch

Take a closer look at the details of Guo Pei’s exquisite couture works.

By Shao Xiaocheng

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Guo Pei: Embroidered Dreams

Through flashbacks, evocative imagery, and narration by Guo Pei, this film tells the designer’s story in her own words.

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