# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Honourable East India Company & East-West Trade - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 14 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 am – Wed, 14 Jan, 2026 at 03:30 pm - **Event Description**: The fascinating history of the Honourable East India Company and the impact of East-West trade on design and productionAbout this EventThis day, in three sessions, explores the way in which the East India Company developed its methods of trade and facilitated the increasingly sophisticated and profound exchange of ideas between East and West. it focuses on textile design as the vehicle for this analysis, but also includes other works, such as wallpaper, porcelain and furniture, as well as the vast commercial trade in spice and tea.Examining first the 17th century textile trade with India, the day shows how the East India Company established a methodology for sending out patterns to be copied by the local weavers and dyers, paving the way for the production of chintz - now considered to be a classic expression of English style.We then turn to the 18th century and the trade with China. Using the same methodology of sending out Western patterns to be copied for export goods , the Company rapidly expanded operations in the Far East. The currency and balance of trade with China is examined, and methods of production are illustrated with a number of Chineses export pieces, predominantly Chinese painted silks but also including furniture and porcelain.The distinction is then drawn between Chinese export and Chinoiserie, a fantasy style produced by western artists and dseigners based on the exoticism of China - known to Westerners as 'Cathay' - and combining with the prevailing Baroque and Rococo styles in Western design.Agenda?: 11:00 AM - 03:30 PMThe Honourable East India Company & East- West Trade?: 10:45 AM - 11:00 AMRegistration?: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AMLecture 1- 17th Century trade with India?: 11:45 AM - 12:15 PMCoffee Break?: 12:15 PM - 01:00 PMLecture 2 - 18th Century trade with China?: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PMLunch Break?: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PMLecture 3 - Chintz & Chinoiserie?: 02:45 PM - 03:30 PMQuestions - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/the-honourable-east-india-company-and-east-west-trade/100001402248506029 - **Event Categories**: art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 40, max: 40, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: London - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Concert Artistes Association - **lat**: 51.51077269999999 - **long**: -0.1250321 - **full address**: The Concert Artistes Association, 20 Bedford Street, London, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Honourable East India Company & East-West Trade - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/e9c39ccd6df9e81faa9d17f30782bbb0d72748d69cc7f0a144ab853e94de687f-rimg-w1200-h616-dcd9c3a4-gmir.jpg?v=1761341496 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Honourable East India Company & East-West Trade being held? - **A:** The Honourable East India Company & East-West Trade takes place on Wed, 14 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 am to Wed, 14 Jan, 2026 at 03:30 pm at The Concert Artistes Association, 20 Bedford Street, London, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for The Honourable East India Company & East-West Trade? - **A:** Tickets for The Honourable East India Company & East-West Trade are priced at GBP 40 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionGBP 40Limited - **Q**: Who is organizing The Honourable East India Company & East-West Trade? - **A:** The Honourable East India Company & East-West Trade is organized by The Arts Society. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Honourable East India Company & East-West Trade is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in London, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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