Located by the historic Singapore River, the Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) traces the diverse cultural roots of modern Singaporeans. A descendant of the Raffles Museum, ACM features collections from Southeast Asia, South Asia, China and the Islamic world. In addition, the Singapore River Gallery tells the story of the immigrants who lived and worked by the Singapore River, the source of Singapore's diversity since early times.

Special Exhibition
Patterns of Trade: Indian Textiles For Export, 1400-1900
15 November 2011 through 03 June 2012

Journey back to when India clothed the world. Patterns of Trade: Indian Textiles for Export, 1400-1900 presents over seventy works of strikingly patterned and brightly coloured Indian trade textiles from a recently acquired collection. These extraordinary cloths, some over 600 years old, show the deep roots of today's globalised world and the surprising and fascinating impact of cultural exchange.

Wherever they were traded, Indian textiles like these created a sensation. Loved for their quality and their bright and unfading colours, many became treasured heirlooms, passed down from generation to generation. From production sites in India to markets as far apart as Japan, Southeast Asia, the Islamic world, and Europe, this exhibition helps explain the huge popularity and profound influence of Indian textiles.

This exhibition will be the first time that a major part of this important collection will be shown to the public. For more information please consult the ACM website.