The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York has unveiled “The Heirloom Project,” showcasing more than 20 global artisanal brands whose designs are inspired by pieces and collections in the museum, especially in its reimagined Islamic Wing. The project came about in 2021 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Met’s Islamic Wing, and was postponed to this year due to the pandemic, says Stephen Mannello, head of retail and general merchandise at the Met.
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