Zoroastrian-Iranian Heritage: Silk, Literature, and Natural Pigments

Zoroastrian-Iranian Silk Exhibition & Seminar

This exhibition and accompanying seminar explore the historical, cultural, and material dimensions of Zoroastrian-Iranian heritage, with a particular focus on silk, literary traditions, and natural pigments. The event aims to foster interdisciplinary dialogue among scholars in the fields of textile studies, Iranian studies, history, and material culture.

This event is generously funded by Professor Dr Phil. Arthur Christensen and Wife’s Foundation for Orientalists, and supported by the European Union’s Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Programme under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship.

Exhibition Dates

21 January – 26 February 2026