Textile items donated by John Gillow to the British Museum collection

Collector and writer John Gillow traveled the world for more than 35 years, collecting textile works and writing books about them. The texts are dedicated to the textiles of Africa, Asia, and the Islamic world. As a dealer, Gillow now specializes in unique vintage suits, acquiring rare pieces that he studies and then uses the knowledge gained in his lectures. In the published works, the collector examines African carpets and tapestries, examines the materials used, dyes, patterns, and manufacturing methods. John Gillow donated many textile items to the British Museum. We present a part of the collection.