Textiles of Latin America

The exhibit "Textiles of Latin America" presents a selection of traditional works still worn today by indigenous people. These textiles provide an important sense of identity, pride and community.

What to expect

This visual arts exhibit centers on a selection of traditional Latin American textiles, highlighting works still worn today by Indigenous people. At El Museo Latino, the pieces invite close attention to how clothing and woven forms can carry cultural meaning, social connection, and a continuing sense of place.

Why go

For visitors interested in art, culture, and history, “Textiles of Latin America” offers a focused way to see how textile traditions function as living expressions of identity rather than artifacts removed from everyday life. It is a fitting exhibition for El Museo Latino’s Omaha setting, where Latino arts of the Americas are presented in a museum context.