Fertility, Blessings, and Protection: Cultures of Baby Carriers

Exhibit Overview

Inspired by the deep love between parents and children, Fertility, Blessings, and Protection: Cultures of Baby Carriers uses traditional fabrics, slings, and wraps to celebrate the artistic tradition of baby carriers from Taiwan and other Asian indigenous cultures, and to highlight the universal commonality of the love, affection, and devotion of parenthood.

 

This exhibit has been made possible by the National Museum of Prehistory, Taiwan, the UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures, the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, Houston, the Taiwan Academy, Houston, and the Ministry of Culture, Taiwan.