CulturalxCollabs: Fragment No. 10 highlighted © Museum für Islamische Kunst, Heiner BüldCulturalxCollabs: Fragment No. 10 highlighted © Museum für Islamische Kunst, Heiner Büld

Cultural x Collabs: Weaving the Future

Fragment No. 10

100 Fragment Journeys

This fragment is part of the "CulturalxCollabs - Weaving the Future" carpet.

Through the fragment we trace the journey of the fragment owners and their collabs as they explore, experiment and creatively advance socially relevant themes. Here is the fragment as we are sending it on this three and a half-year journey.

Follow this story to observe the transformations the fragment undergoes over the course of these years...

The journey begins...

...with Julia Egido Arregui

Unboxing carpet fragment #10 in the Post Tower, the tallest tower in Bonn!

Gamifying with fragment No. 10

In the intricate fabric of human society, cultural collaboration acts as the colorful thread that binds us together, creating a harmonious blend of diversity and unity. I believe it's crucial to introduce children to the richness of cultural collaboration from a young age. It's like giving them a precious gift of wisdom and empathy, guiding them on a journey where each discovery unveils new worlds and traditions to explore and cherish. Understanding that fundamental life lessons should be imparted early, and recognizing the power of games as educational tools, I've chosen to incorporate gamification into my carpet fragment project. By creating a character inspired by fragment number 10, I aim to provide both children and adults with an engaging way to delve into the vibrant tapestry of cultural diversity.

Although still in its early stages, I eagerly anticipate the realization of this game, believing it will be a valuable tool for fostering understanding and appreciation for diversity from a young age.

CulturalxCollabs: Fragment No. 10 © Museum für Islamische Kunst, Heiner Büld

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About the Project

The Museum for Islamic Art's project, #CulturalxCollabs - Weaving the future, celebrates the transformative power of cultural exchange and the shared threads that unite us all. All the things we love, have loved and will ever love come from cultural exchange, migration and diversity, or as we like to call it #CulturalxCollabs.

100 carpet fragments, cut from a replica of the iconic dragon carpet, will travel the world (delivered by DHL). The fragments will ignite #CulturalxCollabs with co-creators, inspiring human ingenuity, fostering community and ultimately demonstrating how cultural exchange enriches all our lives.

Follow #CulturalxCollabs on Instagram as the project unfolds...

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Fragment Journeys

100 carpet fragments part of the "CulturalxCollabs - Weaving the Future" project. Follow their journeys through the ever changing owners' over three and a half years.

Weaving the Future

Join us on a journey with 100 carpet fragments as they travel around the world for three and a half years, finding temporary homes while bridging cultural boundaries, fostering worldwide community united by the power of human stories.

Where is the Dragon?

The star of the "CulturalxCollabs - Weaving the Future" project is a so-called Caucasian dragon carpet from the 17th century. A dragon carpet - all well and good - but: where is the dragon?