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FlightRead MoreAugust 22, 2020
In March I came down to London just before lockdown caused by the pandemic.
Imaging the ArcticRead MoreAugust 22, 2020
In 1996 the British Museum held a conference about the Arctic as seen through photographs.
Igshaan AdamsRead MoreAugust 22, 2020
A South African artist, Igshaan Adams, creates installations and performances that reflect his race, sexuality and spirituality.
Yin XiushenRead MoreAugust 15, 2020
Yin Xiushen explores identity, culture and globalisation through textiles...
Article of the Week number twenty seven - a Manatunga throwRead MoreAugust 15, 2020
Each week an article from the collection in studio is selected for the blog. This week it is a throw from New Zealand.
Making a robe in the Qing DynastyRead MoreAugust 15, 2020
During China's Qing Dynasty, imperial robes required attention to detail and a lot of work.
Shetland Tweed ResearchRead MoreAugust 15, 2020
Here is the latest update from the Shetland Tweed research project.
Article of the Week number twenty six - a length of saree silkRead MoreAugust 8, 2020
Each week a piece from the collection is selected to showcase. This week it is a length of saree silk from India.
Serizawa - Master of Japanese Textile DesignRead MoreAugust 8, 2020
In 2001 an exhibition in the Royal Museum in Edinburgh held an exhibition of the Japanese textile designer, Keisuke Serizawa.
Kyungah Ham at the Victoria and Albert MuseumRead MoreAugust 8, 2020
The Victoria and Albert Museum has reopened and, as always, a visit uncovers old favourites and new pieces.