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Costume Collection of the University of Hawai'i at Manoa
This collection is divided into Asian, Ethnic, Hawaiian, and Western subcategories. The site has information about exhibits and the Textiles and Clothing Program.
http://www2.ctahr.hawaii.edu/costume/ |
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Museum Martí Vicenç
Exhibit of the work of Martí Vicenç', including Mallorcan fabrics Known as "Robes de Llengües".
http://www.martivicens.org |
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The Clothing and Textiles Museum
Exhibits artifacts of the textile and clothing heritage of the Canadian Prairies.
http://www.umanitoba.ca/academic/faculties/human_ecology/ct_museum/index.html |
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Brugge Kantstad - Lace Exposition
Founded in 1970 with main purpose to continue the lace education started in Bruges in 1717 by the Sisters Apostles. Includes displays of handmade items, demonstrations, classes and visitor information. Located in Belgium. [Dutch, French and English].
http://www.bruggekantstad.com |
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Aliakbar-Maktabi Museum
Private museum containing a wide selection of arts and crafts of the nomad and tribal derviche sufi from Iran, and the Middle East. Features collection of Persian and Oriental rugs, carpets, kilims, brass, copper, silver, potteries, miniatures, textiles
http://www.aliakbar-maktabi-museum.com |
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American Textile History Museum
Textiles, tours, and decorative arts are just a few of the exhibits and activities, including demonstrations and special events. Located in Lowell, Massachusetts.
http://www.athm.org/ |
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The Art of Being Kuna: Molas
These molas are made by the Kuna people of Panama. This exhibit was "organized and developed by the UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural History, and is supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities."
http://www.conexus.si.edu/kuna/eng/toc/indexie.htm |
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Musée du Chapeau
Features the history of French hatmaking. English and French. Located in Monts du Lyonnais.
http://www.museeduchapeau.com/ |
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Museum for Textiles
"The only museum in Canada exclusively devoted to the collection, exhibition, and documentation of textiles from around the world." The site contains museum information and pictures of items in the collection.
http://www.museumfortextiles.on.ca/ |
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Windham Textile and History Museum
Features a virtual tour and an activities page for children. Located in Willimantic, CT.
http://www.millmuseum.org |
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Hooser Weaving Centre
Collection features hand-woven textiles, equipment, reference library and archival records of Honey Hooser, pioneer, teacher and master weaver (1894-1984), from the Canada.
http://www.surreyweaving.com/ |
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Molas- A Web Exhibition
The William Benton Museum of Art is currently showing an online exhibition of several molas from the Elisabeth Hans Collection.
http://www.sfa.uconn.edu/benton/molas/index.htm |
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Textural Space
Traveling UK exhibition of contemporary Japanese textile art.
http://www.texturalspace.com |
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Central Museum of Textiles
Overview of the museum, department guide, visitor and exhibit information. Piotrkowska, Poland. English and Polish versions available.
http://www.muzeumwlokiennictwa.pl/ |
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Bata Shoe Museum
Toronto's authority on historic, regional, and cultural footwear. Information and images of the collections, list of exhibitions, gift shop, programs and facility rentals, map, admission costs and hours of operation.
http://www.batashoemuseum.ca/ |
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Tassenmuseum Hendrikje/Museum of Bags & Purses
Shows the history of the lady's handbag in western culture from the late Middle Ages to present day.
http://www.museumofbagsandpurses.com/ |
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Latimer Quilt and Textile Center
Living arts center with active quilters and weavers. It is also a quilt and textile museum with changing exhibits.
http://www.oregoncoast.com/latimertextile/ |
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Costumes & Textiles
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art Costumes and Textiles department houses over 50,000 objects balanced between textiles and dress. You can view eleven beautiful pieces online.
http://www.lacma.org/art/perm_col/costumes/costume2.htm |
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Fashion and Textile Museum
Focuses on British and international fashion, and textile design from 1950 to the present day. Includes details of exhibits, hours, admission rates and membership. Located in London.
http://www.ftmlondon.org/ |
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The Fabric Workshop and Museum
Only museum in the United States creating and exhibiting new work in fabric and experimental materials in collaboration with emerging and established international artists. Includes hours, fees and directions. Located in Philadelphia.
http://www.fabricworkshopandmuseum.org |
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Musee de l'Impression sur Etoffes de Mulhouse
French textile and fashion museum offers online exhibits and information on location and special events. English and French.
http://www.musee-impression.com/gb/default.html |
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Textile Museum
The Washington, DC museum devoted to the handmade textile arts. Site features information on exhibitions, educational programs, textile learning center, and shop featuring gifts from around the world.
http://www.textilemuseum.org/ |
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Kidderminster Carpet Museum Trust
Presenting the local history of woven carpets in Kidderminster, on the River Stour, UK. Collection houses a library of books, documents, and photographs. Includes membership details, photos, and events.
http://www.atom.mail.freeuk.com/museumtrust/home.htm |
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Dugald Costume Museum of Canada
"The Costume Museum of Canada has 35,000 artifacts related to clothing, accessories and textiles spanning over 400 years of history." The site includes information about the museum and its exhibitions and collections.
http://www.costumemuseum.com/ |
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The Sheelin Irish Lace Museum
The Sheelin Irish Lace Museum in picturesque County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland houses one of Ireland's finest displays of Antique Irish Lace, each piece carefully chosen for its intricate workmanship and quality.
http://www.irishlacemuseum.com |
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Carpet Museum Trust
Presenting the local history of woven carpets in Kidderminster. Exhibitions in The Weaver's Loft include a working handloom, steam-powered ship's whistle, scale model of a Brussels loom, a wooden model of the hand knotting "Turkey Work" upright
http://www.carpetmuseum.co.uk |
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Goldstein Museum of Design
Collections of costumes, textiles, decorative arts, and graphic design. Calendar of exhibitions, special projects, visitor information, donating and friends of the museum.
http://goldstein.che.umn.edu/goldstein-museum.html |
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The Costume Institute
The Metropolitan Museum of Art presents more than 75,000 costumes and accessories from seven centuries and five continents including 18th century menswear and 20th century haute couture.
http://www.metmuseum.org/collections/department.asp?dep=8 |
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Guide to Textiles Museums | MuseumStuff.com
Page devoted to providing links and resources related to textiles and costumes museums and archives.
http://www.museumstuff.com/museums/types/textiles/ |
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Allhallows Lace Museum
Housed in a 14th century chapel in Honiton, facility preserves the town's 400-year-old lace making industry. Includes hours, fees, details of galleries, history of building, craft demonstrations and gift shop. Located in United Kingdom.
http://www.allhallowsmuseum.co.uk/ |
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Potomac Craftsmen Gallery at the Torpedo Factory
The gallery is a "co-operative association of fiber artists." The site features information on the gallery, members, and upcoming exhibits.
http://www.torpedofactory.org/galleries/potomac_crafts.htm |
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Antonio Ratti Textile Center - The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Met possesses one of the finest collections of textiles in the world, including archaeological fragments, silk tapestries, carpets, quilts, ecclesiastical vestments and embroidered wall panels.
http://www.metmuseum.org/collections/department.asp?dep=20 |
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Handweaving Museum and Arts Center
Specializes in 20th century woven goods. Offers classes and exhibits. Located in Clayton, New York.
http://www.hm-ac.org |
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Nederlands Textile Museum
Textiles in art, technology, industry and design.
http://www.textielmuseum.nl/ |
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Mississippi Valley Textile Museum
A history of the Almonte woolen industry. Site includes a schedule of events.
http://www.textilemuseum.mississippimills.com/ |
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Museum of Purses and Handbags
Features collection of 350 items dating from 1650 to the present day. Includes hours, admission rates and directions. Located in Katoomba, Australia.
http://www.pursemuseum.com.au |
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Kyoto Costume Institute - KCI
Founded 1978. Mission statement, online archive covering 1700s-1940s, current exhibits, publications, visitor information. In-person archive research available with reservation; limited hours. [English/Japanese]
http://www.kci.or.jp/ |
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Masson Mills Heritage Centre
Sir Richard Arkwright's 1783 mills at Matlock Bath, Derbyshire is a working textile museum.
http://www.massonmills.co.uk/ |
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The Museum of Costume
A world wide collection of 17th to 20th century costume, specializing in Old English dress and court fashion.
http://www.museumofcostume.co.uk/ |
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