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Members' Tour: The Great Mughals: Influencing British Design
Develop your appreciation of ‘The Great Mughals: Art, Architecture and Opulence’ by gaining a deeper understanding of Mughal influences on British Design on this Members-only tour in the V&A permanent collection
Join our expert guide to discover how the Mughals of Hindustan influenced the likes of William Morris and Owen Jones. These arbiters of 19th century British design were highly inspired by, and enamoured with, the patterns and motifs of Hindustan, used across a range of media, by artists and artisans working in courtly workshops during the Mughal era.
Members will be guided through the museum’s permanent collections in both the South Asia Gallery and British Galleries. Through these, you will discover how the aesthetic principles visible across material culture produced during the Mughal period went on to directly influence domestic design production and manufacturing in 19th century Britain.
Tour end times are approximate and may vary to what is shown. Optional light refreshments will be served after the tour in the Members' Room. Please note this tour includes walking. Please contact the Membership Events team directly with any questions about accessibility: membershipevents@vam.ac.uk.
Tour end times are approximate and may vary to what is shown. Optional light refreshments will be served after the tour in the Members' Room. Please note this tour includes walking. Please contact the Membership Events team directly with any questions about accessibility: membershipevents@vam.ac.uk.
