Virtual Zoom Program: "Mediterranean Threads: Greek Island Embroideries in the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford" with Dr. Francesca Leoni, Assistant Keeper and Curator of Islamic Art, Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology, Oxford, *10* a.m. Pacific Time, Saturday, May 8, 2021. Sponsored by Textile Museum Associates of Southern California (Tma/Sc). Free Registration: https://tinyurl.com/GkEmbrgrb Embroideries from the Greek islands dazzle with their bright colors and charming motifs. But they also surprise for their range and variety, which reflect the region's complex history and multicultural past. Once forming the bulk of bridal trousseaux, these textiles were produced and maintained by young and old women for themselves and the house using locally produced materials. a mark of their worth and a platform for self-expression, they also helped these women to negotiate their place in the community, signaling status and affiliation. Based on her latest exhibition, Mediterranean Threads: 18th and 19th Century Greek Embroideries, on view at the Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford through September 19, 2021, Dr Francesca Leoni will introduce Oxford's collection of Greek island embroideries and explore their idiosyncrasies and shared features by closely examining some of its highlights. Admission is free. Registration: https://tinyurl.com/GkEmbrgrb