Conservation

Subcategories 1

• Associations

Sites 18

• CDMT. Center for Textile Documentation, Training and Culture Spain. Industry center for textile documentation, training and education, preservation, historical research and culture. Includes resource for the history and culture of the Spanish textile industry. English and Spanish.
• Eschke Seidenmanufaktur Germany. Textile company, specialised in the reconstruction of historical jacquard woven and printed tapestries, draperies and upholstery fabrics in silk, linen and cotton, from the Gothic period to Art Nouveau. English and German.
• Dressing History Historical fashion reproductions, engaging historical interpretation, original garments for sale and a series of talks and accompanying books.
• Historic Textiles Studio USA. Offering a wide range of textile conservation services including stabilization, cleaning and restoration.
• Thistle Hill Weavers USA. Custom and commission weaving company, specializing in historic textile fabric, trims, carpets and furnishings reproductions for museums, private homes, and the film industry. Also, museum consulting services.
• Textile Center of Minnesota USA. Coalition of artists, educators, organizations, businesses, collectors and enthusiasts, dedicated to the development and promotion of educational programs, special events and projects related to the preservation of textile traditions of the Upper Midwest. Links to member organizations, art galleries and events.
• Threads of Life Privately funded organization dedicated to the preservation, promotion and marketing of traditional woven, natural dyed and handmade ritual textiles from Indonesia. Also, art classes and tours focused on Indonesian traditional textiles. Links to related sites.
• Anokhi Museum Project funded and maintained by the Anokhi Foundation, dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of traditional Indian hand block textile printing techniques.
• Medieval Textiles Web site of the Medieval Textiles Study Group within The Complex Weavers Guild of the US, dedicated to the reproduction of medieval textiles and clothing. Technical information and design drafts. Links to related sites.
• Maya Wool Community project aiming to preserve the ancient art of Mayan wool spinning and weaving. History of wool in Central America. On-line exhibition of Mayan blankets and textiles. On-line purchasing of historical reproductions of Mayan blankets.
• The Textile Restoration Studio UK. Textile conservation studio, involved in cleaning, repair, support, mounting for display and storage of antique samplers, embroideries, costume and costume accessories, lace, furnishings, banners, ecclesiastical items and full size tapestries. Also, technical consultant and lecturer on textile conservation. Links to related sites.
• Tribal Textiles Homepage of Pamela A. Cross, providing an information resource about the tribal textile cultures of China and Southeast Asia, including photo galleries, articles and scientific studies. Links to related sites.
• The Northern Society of Costume & Textiles Registered charity, founded in 1977 to encourage the study and preservation of costumes and textiles, and to research the history of their their origins and uses.
• Antique Textile Antique textile historian An Moonen's homepage about Dutch antique quilts, samplers and linens. Information about textile conservation in Dutch. List of publications and workshops. Links to related sites.
• Fondazione Arte della Seta LISIO Italy. Foundation dedicated to research, preservation and promotion of traditional techniques of hand weaving silk fabrics for apparel, upholstery and furnishing applications. Also, restoration and reproduction of antique fabrics and period costumes. Links to textile archives and library. Calendar of events and study courses. English and Italian.
• Jessica Hack Textile Restoration Textile Studio specialised in the restoration and conservation of historic garments and textiles for private individuals, collectors, galleries, historic homes and museums.
• The Textile Conservation Centre UK. International organisation in the field of textile conservation research, education and practice of the University of Southampton, offering postgraduate courses, and commercial consultancy and analysis services to textile conservation projects.
• Ewa Soszko Poland. Textile artist, specialised in the conservation of antique tapestries and rugs, and ecclesiastical robes and garments. Also, reproduction of antique Russian icons using the original techniques. English and Polish.