Early in her life, Ann Dunham – better known as President Obama’s recently deceased mother – explored her interest in the textile arts as a weaver, creating wall hangings in earthy shades of brown and green for her own enjoyment. After marrying Lolo Soetoro and moving to Indonesia in the 1960s with Barack, she was naturally drawn to the vibrant textile arts of her new home. This museum presents an exhibit, “Lady Found a Culture in its Cloth: Barack Obama's Mother and Indonesian Batiks.” Now through Aug. 23. Textile Museum, 2320 S St. NW. Washington. Open Tuesdays through Sundays. For hours, call 202-667-0441 or visit www.textilemuseum.org.

Pictured: Kain panjang (long cloth used as lower body wrapper) Java, Yogyakarta. Ann Dunham Collection No. 10