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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 CONTINUES...
... at Laboratory of Cultural Rights and Cultural Diversity
(Faculty of Philosophy and Letters, University of Zaragoza)
Fragment No. 87 of the Dragon Carpet Arrives at the University of Zaragoza
On May 23, the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters warmly welcomed Fragment No. 87 of the Dragon Carpet, during a special visit from the AMIR project mediation team and the association Sheep Italia. This handover became a celebration of cultural diversity and community collaboration, hosted by the faculty members of the teaching project “Laboratory of Cultural Rights and Cultural Diversity” from the Department of Art History.
To commemorate the arrival of the fragment, two significant activities were organized to highlight intercultural dialogue and collective work. The first of these, held in collaboration with the Africagua Network, was aimed at officially welcoming the new fragment. During this gathering, participating organizations — AMIR, Sheep Italia, the Laboratory of Cultural Rights and Diversity, and Africagua — shared their experiences, projects, and perspectives on coexistence, memory, and identity.
One of the most memorable moments was the presentation by members of Africagua, who offered an exhibit on African textiles, emphasizing their symbolism, history, and deep cultural roots. To close the event, attendees were treated to traditional teas and sweets, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere that embodied the project’s spirit.
The arrival of Fragment No. 87 not only adds another piece to the journey of the Dragon Carpet, but also reaffirms the power of culture as a bridge between communities and as a shared space for building new collective narratives.
The journey begins...
...with Amir Project
The Tapestry of Encounter – The Experience of the Amir Project
The Amir Project has been active since 2018 between Florence and Fiesole, working in museums such as Palazzo Vecchio, the Civic Museums of Fiesole, and the Primo Conti Museum, as well as in numerous public spaces throughout the city. At the heart of its activities – led by mediators with migrant backgrounds – lies an open reflection on the themes of decoloniality and the plurality of perspectives on cultural heritage.
In the journey with the tapestry, the group chose not to focus on a single place, but to let the fragment travel through different contexts that are meaningful to the project: museums, cultural institutions, places of worship, and community spaces – including the Museum of San Marco, MAD Murate Art District, and the mosque in the historic center. In some cases, clear historical or symbolic connections emerged; in others, the aim was simply to foster an encounter – a silent, dialoguing presence.
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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.
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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.
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.
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?
