Weaving Family Threads
Saturday and Sunday, April 5–6, 10 AM–5 PM

Visit the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian to see the first-ever retrospective of Diné fiber artist DY Begay and experience the love she holds for her homelands, expressed through 48 inspired tapestries. Bring the whole family and join an interactive experience for young visitors to understand the care and pride involved in weaving a Navajo rug.

In support of the exhibit Sublime Light: Tapestry Art of DY Begay, fiber artist DY Begay (Diné) and her sisters, Berdina Charley and Berdine Begay will share their stories and talents with the public. There will be hands-on interactive demonstrations to share some of the processes involved with weaving, including carding (combing) wool and spinning wool into thread.

Major support provided by Henry Luce Foundation. Generous support provided by Ameriprise Financial. Additional support provided by The Coby Foundation, Ltd., and Furthermore: a program of the J. M. Kaplan Fund. This project received Federal support from the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative Pool, administered by the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum.

URL: https://americanindian.si.edu/events/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Dseries%26seriesid%3D1831910

Credit info: DY Begay (Diné [Navajo], b. 1953) weaving a private commission in her studio. Santa Fe, New Mexico, 2023.