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Background imageMotif Collection: Iron Stand, c. 1941. Creator: Elmo Fleming

Iron Stand, c. 1941. Creator: Elmo Fleming
Iron Stand, c. 1941

Background imageMotif Collection: Bedspread, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin

Bedspread, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin
Bedspread, 1935/1942

Background imageMotif Collection: Painted Chest, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin

Painted Chest, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin
Painted Chest, 1935/1942

Background imageMotif Collection: Colcha, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin

Colcha, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin
Colcha, 1935/1942

Background imageMotif Collection: Colcha, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin

Colcha, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin
Colcha, 1935/1942

Background imageMotif Collection: Colcha, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin

Colcha, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin
Colcha, 1935/1942

Background imageMotif Collection: Detail of Bedspread Pattern, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin

Detail of Bedspread Pattern, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin
Detail of Bedspread Pattern, 1935/1942

Background imageMotif Collection: Colcha, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin

Colcha, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin
Colcha, 1935/1942

Background imageMotif Collection: Colcha Plate, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin

Colcha Plate, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin
Colcha Plate, 1935/1942

Background imageMotif Collection: Colcha, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin

Colcha, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin
Colcha, 1935/1942

Background imageMotif Collection: Colcha, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin

Colcha, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin
Colcha, 1935/1942

Background imageMotif Collection: Colcha, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin

Colcha, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin
Colcha, 1935/1942

Background imageMotif Collection: Colcha, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin

Colcha, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin
Colcha, 1935/1942

Background imageMotif Collection: Colcha, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin

Colcha, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin
Colcha, 1935/1942

Background imageMotif Collection: Colcha, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin

Colcha, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin
Colcha, 1935/1942

Background imageMotif Collection: Colcha, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin

Colcha, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin
Colcha, 1935/1942

Background imageMotif Collection: Colcha, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin

Colcha, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin
Colcha, 1935/1942

Background imageMotif Collection: Colcha, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin

Colcha, 1935/1942. Creator: Majel G. Claflin
Colcha, 1935/1942

Background imageMotif Collection: Moccasin, 1935. Creator: Charles Charon

Moccasin, 1935. Creator: Charles Charon
Moccasin, 1935

Background imageMotif Collection: Majolica Pitcher, 1940. Creator: Vina Dishon

Majolica Pitcher, 1940. Creator: Vina Dishon
Majolica Pitcher, 1940

Background imageMotif Collection: Homespun Coverlet, c. 1937. Creator: Alexander Chudom

Homespun Coverlet, c. 1937. Creator: Alexander Chudom
Homespun Coverlet, c. 1937

Background imageMotif Collection: Buttermold, c. 1939. Creator: Don Cecilio

Buttermold, c. 1939. Creator: Don Cecilio
Buttermold, c. 1939

Background imageMotif Collection: Iron Tomb, c. 1936. Creator: Thomas Byrne

Iron Tomb, c. 1936. Creator: Thomas Byrne
Iron Tomb, c. 1936

Background imageMotif Collection: Teapot (Detail), c. 1936. Creator: Clayton Braun

Teapot (Detail), c. 1936. Creator: Clayton Braun
Teapot (Detail), c. 1936

Background imageMotif Collection: Applique Quilt (Friendship Quilt, or 'Baltimo re Bride's Quilt'), c. 1942. Creator: Mary Ann Burton

Applique Quilt (Friendship Quilt, or "Baltimo re Bride's Quilt"), c. 1942. Creator: Mary Ann Burton
Applique Quilt (Friendship Quilt, or "Baltimo re Bride's Quilt"), c. 1942

Background imageMotif Collection: Iron Gate and Fence, c. 1936. Creator: Lucien Verbeke

Iron Gate and Fence, c. 1936. Creator: Lucien Verbeke
Iron Gate and Fence, c. 1936

Background imageMotif Collection: Wrought Iron Gate and Fence, c. 1936. Creator: Lucien Verbeke

Wrought Iron Gate and Fence, c. 1936. Creator: Lucien Verbeke
Wrought Iron Gate and Fence, c. 1936

Background imageMotif Collection: Silver Teapot, c. 1936. Creator: Clayton Braun

Silver Teapot, c. 1936. Creator: Clayton Braun
Silver Teapot, c. 1936

Background imageMotif Collection: Iron Gate and Fence, c. 1936. Creator: Lucien Verbeke

Iron Gate and Fence, c. 1936. Creator: Lucien Verbeke
Iron Gate and Fence, c. 1936

Background imageMotif Collection: Patchwork Quilt, 1935/1942. Creator: Edmond W. Brown

Patchwork Quilt, 1935/1942. Creator: Edmond W. Brown
Patchwork Quilt, 1935/1942

Background imageMotif Collection: Washington Eagle Flask, c. 1942. Creator: V. L. Vance

Washington Eagle Flask, c. 1942. Creator: V. L. Vance
Washington Eagle Flask, c. 1942

Background imageMotif Collection: Pa. German Trivet, c. 1940. Creators: Salvatore Borrazzo, Jacob Lipkin

Pa. German Trivet, c. 1940. Creators: Salvatore Borrazzo, Jacob Lipkin
Pa. German Trivet, c. 1940

Background imageMotif Collection: Pa. German Flatiron Holder, c. 1938. Creator: Salvatore Borrazzo

Pa. German Flatiron Holder, c. 1938. Creator: Salvatore Borrazzo
Pa. German Flatiron Holder, c. 1938

Background imageMotif Collection: Flat Iron Holder, c. 1937. Creator: Salvatore Borrazzo

Flat Iron Holder, c. 1937. Creator: Salvatore Borrazzo
Flat Iron Holder, c. 1937

Background imageMotif Collection: Green Glass Flask, c. 1940. Creator: V. L. Vance

Green Glass Flask, c. 1940. Creator: V. L. Vance
Green Glass Flask, c. 1940

Background imageMotif Collection: Printed Textile, c. 1938. Creator: Cleon Barton

Printed Textile, c. 1938. Creator: Cleon Barton
Printed Textile, c. 1938

Background imageMotif Collection: Flat Iron Holder, c. 1937. Creator: Salvatore Borrazzo

Flat Iron Holder, c. 1937. Creator: Salvatore Borrazzo
Flat Iron Holder, c. 1937

Background imageMotif Collection: Pitcher, c. 1936. Creator: Barnes

Pitcher, c. 1936. Creator: Barnes
Pitcher, c. 1936

Background imageMotif Collection: Pitcher, c. 1936. Creator: Barnes

Pitcher, c. 1936. Creator: Barnes
Pitcher, c. 1936

Background imageMotif Collection: Pitcher, c. 1936. Creator: Barnes

Pitcher, c. 1936. Creator: Barnes
Pitcher, c. 1936

Background imageMotif Collection: Wall Paper, c. 1937. Creator: Elizabeth Valentine

Wall Paper, c. 1937. Creator: Elizabeth Valentine
Wall Paper, c. 1937

Background imageMotif Collection: Basket, 1935/1942. Creator: Mary Berner

Basket, 1935/1942. Creator: Mary Berner
Basket, 1935/1942

Background imageMotif Collection: Woven Bedspread, c. 1936. Creator: Elizabeth Valentine

Woven Bedspread, c. 1936. Creator: Elizabeth Valentine
Woven Bedspread, c. 1936

Background imageMotif Collection: Silk Patchwork Quilt, c. 1936. Creator: Florence Elizabeth Atkins

Silk Patchwork Quilt, c. 1936. Creator: Florence Elizabeth Atkins
Silk Patchwork Quilt, c. 1936

Background imageMotif Collection: Beaded Robe, 1935/1942. Creator: Mary Berner

Beaded Robe, 1935/1942. Creator: Mary Berner
Beaded Robe, 1935/1942

Background imageMotif Collection: Military Headdress, c. 1938. Creator: James Vail

Military Headdress, c. 1938. Creator: James Vail
Military Headdress, c. 1938

Background imageMotif Collection: Vessel, 1935/1942. Creator: Mary Berner

Vessel, 1935/1942. Creator: Mary Berner
Vessel, 1935/1942

Background imageMotif Collection: Hide Robes, 1935. Creator: Mary Berner

Hide Robes, 1935. Creator: Mary Berner
Hide Robes, 1935



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Motif: A Tapestry of Cultural Expressions From the Imagine Mosaic memorializing John Lennon to the vibrant hand-painted didgeridoos in Australia they can woven into the fabric of our world. These recurring symbols and patterns serve as a visual language that transcends borders and connects us all. In New York City, the Imagine Mosaic stands as a poignant tribute to peace and love, honoring Lennon's legacy. Just steps away from his former residence at the Dakota Building, this mosaic invites visitors to reflect on his profound impact on music and activism. Traveling across continents, we encounter the Fundacion Cesar Manrique in Spain. Here, intricate Islamic carvings adorn Alhambra's walls—a testament to centuries-old craftsmanship merging with spiritual devotion. The winged heads of 80 Ethiopian cherubs grace a famous painting on its ceiling, transporting us to an ethereal realm where art meets divinity. Journeying further eastward brings us to India's Charminar—an architectural marvel standing tall amidst Hyderabad's bustling streets. Its minarets bear witness to rich cultural heritage while showcasing exquisite motifs that tell stories of bygone eras. Venturing into Canada's North America landscape reveals towering totem poles in Vancouver—majestic structures carved with ancestral tales by Indigenous communities. Each pole carries distinct motifs representing lineage, legends, and reverence for nature—a reminder of their enduring traditions. Meanwhile, Bristol Balloon Festival fills England's skies with colorful hot air balloons—their patterns mirroring both traditional designs and contemporary creativity. This annual spectacle celebrates human ingenuity while adding splashes of vibrancy against Avon’s serene backdrop. Australia beckons with its indigenous artistry displayed through vividly painted didgeridoos—each brushstroke telling ancient stories passed down through generations. These musical instruments embody cultural pride while inviting listeners into a mesmerizing soundscape rooted in tradition.