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.

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