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Shetland Tweed research - the 20th Century continuesRead MoreApril 3, 2021
This week the story of Shetland Tweed in the 20th Century continues.
Shetland Tweed research - The 20th CenturyRead MoreMarch 27, 2021
This week the story of Shetland Tweed continues into the 20th Century.
Discovering Textiles - Canadian Inuit tapestryRead MoreMarch 27, 2021
The Inuit People of Baffin Island, Canada started to produce tapestries in 1970, a serendipitous melding of hand skills and the traditional art of storytelling.
Watching birds for inspirationRead MoreJanuary 23, 2021
Next weekend, 20th to 31st January, the UK will be monitoring birds.
The Shetland Tweed Company's new shopRead MoreJanuary 23, 2021
The Shetland Tweed Company has a new online shop!
Africa FashionRead MoreJanuary 23, 2021
The V&A Museum is going to be hosting an exhibition showcasing the fashion from Africa. You might be able to help.
The ArcticRead MoreDecember 5, 2020
A new exhibition has reopened at the British Museum in London: Arctic: Culture and Climate .
KolamRead MoreSeptember 5, 2020
Kolam is the Asian art and craft of making patterns out of ground rice to greet the start of each day.
Cubism and FashionRead MoreJuly 4, 2020
Did you know that the art movement, Cubism, has had a big influence on fashion too?
Fashion on the RationRead MoreMay 30, 2020
A new addition to the library, Fashion on the Ration, is a great read!