New Sally Pointer video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gr43b95n3n0

Very tempted to try this with the nettle I've got left.

#ExperimentalArchaeology #Textiles #TextileCrafts #HistoricalTextiles

Happy Saturday! Here's a quilted petticoat dating from around 1760-80, sewn by Mary Preston. Nothing is yet known about her, but research is underway!

It's made of silk, wool and linen, and is terrifying to handle because the silk is gently shattering throughout. Happily, the linen lining is super robust and is keeping everything together.

#HistoricalCostume #HistoricalTextiles #Quilting #GeorgianFashion #FashionHistory

Been playing with nettle fibre today. Processed some a little more and had a go at cordage. This is my first attempt.

#HistoricalTextiles #NettleFibre

Tapestries from neighboring kingdoms. 1 of 3

#HistoricalTextiles #Embroiderama #LooseThreads #Tapestries #WeirdArt #PsychologicalLandscape #ImSureItMustMeanSomething

#DarkArts #DigitalArt #AIAssistedArt #AIArt #WomboDream #StableDiffusion

I visited the #VADTartan exhibition at the V&A Dundee a few days ago and was very impressed with the broad range of objects displayed as well as by the diverse stories and viewpoints expressed through the interpretative materials. Here is a small selection of garments that caught my eye.

This exhibition runs through Sunday, 14 January 2024.

#tartan #museum #exhibition #Scotland #dress #textile #design #history #HistoricalDress #HistoricalTextiles #DressHistory @histodons @materialculture

Last weekend, I examined the c.1707 mantua that will be the case study in my dissertation. It was altered in the mid-18th c. and again in the late 19th c. Design of this "bizarre silk" is attributed to James Leman of Spitalfields and the vibrant colours have not dimmed one bit!

This is the only known extant mantua of this period with Scottish provenance.

#DressHistory #HistoricalDress #ObjectStudy #Scotland #Spitalfields #silk #TextileHistory #HistoricalTextiles @materialculture @histodons

Another great video from The Welsh Viking, this time on historical mending.

#sewing #HistoricalTextiles #SewingRepairs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IM0-Gcq_3KU