Samplers, stitches & techniques
Many stitches and techniques were originally used in embroidery samplers to create almost limitless effects, yet fr…
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Textiles in the Archive of Art & Design
The Archive of Art and Design's holdings for Fashion Textiles demonstrate a number of different facets of the creat…
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Textile Conservation Studio
Until December of last year, Textile Conservation occupied three separate sites. The main studio was situated at the top of the lecture theatre stairs and had been used for some form of conservation activity since 1909. For many years it was known as the Art Workroom and a curious combination of sculpture and textile repair was carried out side by side.
'Diasporas', hanging textile by Norma Starszakowna, 2005
Diasporas is the latest in a series of textile hangings by Norma Starszakowna which relate directly to the history and memories embedded in walls and buildings.
So that's why Textile Conservation has such a Big Studio! - Tapesty Washing at the V&A
The Textile Conservation Section moved into their new purpose-built studio in 1995. This article focuses on the wet area and the first tapestry washed in the new studio.
Coptic textiles & dress reading list
A reading list of Coptic textiles & dress.
The Clothworkers' Centre for Textiles and Fashion Study and Conservation
A new world-class facility dedicated to the study and conservervation of textiles and fashion. The centre will bring together the V&A's extensive fashion and textiles collection, one of the most important collections in the world, ranging from archaeological textiles to contemporary haute couture.
British Design 1948–2012: Innovation in the Modern Age
31 March–12 August 2012
Showcasing over 300 British design objects, this exhibition celebrates the best of British post-war art and design from the 1948 ‘Austerity Games' to the summer of 2012.
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'Rose & Bow' Fabric - Cut to order metreage (web only)
Design adapted from an Art Nouveau textile by F. Steiner & Co., 1903.
Buy nowEvent - A Proliferation of Pattern: Twentieth Century Textiles and Wallpapers 1920-2000
Thu 26 April 2012 14:00
COURSE: Study the history of 20th century pattern and explore exciting developments and innovations in modern design. Thursdays, 26 April – 5 July 2012 (Half term: 7 June 2012), 14.00–16.30
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