FIBER ON MY PATH ~ MIM, Phoenix
THE MIM oR MUsical Instrument museum
This beautiful and comprehensive museum is a must see in Phoenix. Its architecture is exquisite, displays are fascinating and events are popular with Phoenix residents. The museum is divided into regions such as Asia, Africa, and Latin America. MIM displays 6,500 instruments and videos showing how they are used. Plus costumes and regalia allow visitors to understand how music is enjoyed around the world.
MUMMERS PARADE IN PHILLY EVERY NEW YEARS DAY
Made by Maxine Matilpi, Women’s Ceremonial Garb
Kwakwaha’wakw, Vancouver, Canada
King Sailor Costume for Carnival in Trinidad & Tobago
MUWHIRA COSTUME, NORTHERN SOTHO PEOPLE
Lion Dance Costume, Chinese. Worn by two people. They dance and do acrobatics.
Made by Balmonkh Enkuargal Shava, Mongol People Ulaanbaatar
KATHAK COSTUME, INDIA WITH ANKLE BELLS
Costumes are a way peoples, worldwide, decorate themselves and legitimize practices. Frequently our costumes are celebrations of joy.