This exhibition was developed with the generous support of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Middle East Studies Program and The Chipstone Foundation. The Center for Design and Material Culture is the primary destination for the multi- disciplinary study of material culture and design at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The Center focuses on the study of textiles, material culture, and design thinking and is a hub for innovative programs that engage local, national, and international audiences. The Helen Louise Allen Textile Collection, the Ruth Davis Gallery, the Lynn Mecklenburg Textile Gallery, and the School of Human Ecology Innovation Studio support the work of the Center for Design and Material Culture.