Textiles Collection

Bayeux Tapestry. 1066-1077. Scene of the Battle of Hastings. Detail of the battle between the soldiers of William I of England and the Anglo-Saxons. Romanesque art. Decorative Arts; Tapestry. FRANCE

Shroud of Turin, Jesus Christ, Paris, France, Europe

Bayeux Tapestry. 1066-1077. Battle of Hastings (1066). Detail. Romanesque art. Tapestry. FRANCE. Bayeux. Archaeological Museum

Honiton Lace 1851
A fearsomely intricate example of Honiton (Devon) lacework, exhibited by Mrs Treadwin of Exeter at the Crystal Palace exhibition

Muslim prayer carpet, Palestinian Authority, Middle East

Norman cavalry clashes with Harolds foot soldiers forming shield wall, Bayeux Tapestry, Bayeux, Normandy, France, Europe

A Street Scene in Cairo, by Charles Robertson (1844-1891)

Dressmakers workshop
Staff in the workroom of a dressmaker or outfitter. Clothes in various stages of completion are on dummies. The employees (all female apart from a solitary man with a tape measure around his neck)

Building ships in preparation for war, Bayeux Tapestry, Bayeux, Normandy, France, Europe

Hand block printing at Crysede Island Works, St Ives, Cornwall. Probably 1930s
Alec Walker left Mirfield, Yorkshire, in 1918 to set up a small experimental textile factory in Newlyn where wood-block printed silk fabrics and garments were designed and manufactured

Welsh woman with spinning wheel, Wales
Welsh woman outside a cottage with a spinning wheel, Wales. Date: late 19th century

Textiles at Totonicapan market, Guatemala, Central America

Cutting room at Crysede Island Works, St Ives, Cornwall. 23rd March 1931 or 23rd March 1936
Alec Walker left Mirfield, Yorkshire, in 1918 to set up a small experimental textile factory in Newlyn where wood-block printed silk fabrics and garments were designed and manufactured

Death of King Harold showing an arrow in his eye, Bayeux Tapestry, Bayeux, Normandy, France, Europe

Carving a printing block at Crysede Island Works, St Ives, Cornwall. Probably 1930s
Keith Ross carving a printing block, watched by Tom Heron (right). Alec Walker left Mirfield, Yorkshire, in 1918 to set up a small experimental textile factory in Newlyn where wood-block printed silk

Horrockses, Crewdson & Co Ltd, Preston, Lancashire, office and factory -- trade design. 1920

Mill Workers - Spinning - Rochdale, Lancashire. Date: 1911

How Navajo Indian Rugs are made - USA Date: circa 1930s

New Lanark Mills, Scotland. Robert Owens (1771-1858) model community of cotton mills, housing, education, worlds first day nursery, evening classes, village shop (beginning of Co-operative movement)

Bayeux Tapestry. 1066-1077. Making a boat. Romanesque art. Tapestry. FRANCE. Bayeux. Archaeological Museum

Cotton weavers at their looms, Preston, Lancashire
Women operating cotton weaving looms at the works of Messrs Horrockses, Crewdson and Co Ltd of Preston, Lancashire

Cotton weaving shed, Preston, Lancashire
A huge cotton weaving shed at the works of Messrs Horrockses, Crewdson and Co Ltd of Preston, Lancashire, with people at work

Norway - Kautokeino - Sami People

Textiles at Chichicastenango market, Guatemala, Central America

Cotton Dye Works
Empire Marketing Board 1927-1933 poster, Cotton Dye Works Date: 1927-1933

Dressing Shetland Shawls
Women from the Shetland Islands dress Shetland wool shawls on large racks Date: 1908

Dyeing Harris Tweed
Production of Harris Tweed. An old woman from the island dyes the wool in a cauldron- like vessel which sits on an open fire

Tuscon, Arizona - Indian Blanket Department
USA - Tuscon, Arizona - Indian blanket Department of R. Rasnessens Curio Store

Detail of Nez Perce beadwork of cradle board, Olympia State Capitol Museum, Washingon state, United States of America, North America

Mayan textiles for sale, Panajachel, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala, Central America

Spinning Harris Tweed
Production of Harris Tweed. A typical scene in an island home as the crofter spins her yarn

Drying Harris Tweed
Production of Harris Tweed. After the wool has been dyed, it is put out on a fence to dry

Spinning Harris Tweed
Production of Harris Tweed. The wool is carded and spun; carding loosens the wool and ensure it is fine enough to spin

Silk Weaver 1855
A Spitalfields weaver at work

Woman spinning - India
Woman spinning on a traditional hand-made wheel, India

Cotton Weaving / Lancs
Cotton weaving, Lancashire

Shalom, New York, United States of America, North America

Tapestry in Saint-Pierre de Solesmes Abbey depicting the life of St. Benedict, Solesmes, Sarthe, France, Europe

Oman, Muscat. Souvenirs for sale at a shop in the old souk of Mutrah

Point de Venise lace (chromolitho)
1093891 Point de Venise lace (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Point de Venise lace)

Lace makers of Bruges (chromolitho)
2788812 Lace makers of Bruges (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lace makers of Bruges. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Art Nouveau Embroidery
Four art nouveau embroidery designs by Ann Macbeth, one of the most gifted designers of the influential Glasgow School. Date: 1902

Barbara Uttmann Lacemkr
Barbara Uttman Lacemaker circa 1800

Tapestry of Creation. 1st half 12th c. Romanesque

Africa, Ghana, Volta Region. Kente cloths for sale in the Kente weavers village

George Criscuolo fitting an evening gown of Crysede silk, St Ives, Cornwall. Around 1927
The gown is printed with the Pastoral design, fabric printed with the Zennor design is draped on the chair to the left and the fabric on the wall to the right bears the Isles of Scilly design

Machining room at Crysede Island Works, St Ives, Cornwall. Probably 1930s
Alec Walker left Mirfield, Yorkshire, in 1918 to set up a small experimental textile factory in Newlyn where wood-block printed silk fabrics and garments were designed and manufactured

Repeating Pattern - Art Deco Woman - black background. *PLEASE NOTE that the magifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Textiles: From Ancient Relics to Modern Craftsmanship" The Shroud of Turin: A mysterious textile that has captivated believers and skeptics alike, believed by some to be the burial cloth of Jesus Christ. Paris, France: A fashion capital known for its exquisite textiles and haute couture, where designers weave their creativity into stunning garments. Bayeux Tapestry (1066-1077): Depicting scenes from the Battle of Hastings, this iconic textile offers a glimpse into medieval warfare and Norman conquest in Europe. Hand block printing at Crysede Island Works: Witnessing craftsmanship from the 1930s in St Ives, Cornwall, as artisans meticulously create intricate patterns on fabrics using traditional techniques. A Street Scene in Cairo: Charles Robertson's painting transports us to Egypt's bustling markets filled with vibrant textiles that reflect the region's rich cultural heritage. Muslim Prayer Carpet: An embodiment of devotion and artistry from Palestine, this intricately designed carpet serves as a sacred space for prayer in the Middle East. Cotton Dye Works: Unveiling the behind-the-scenes process of transforming raw cotton fibers into colorful fabrics through dyeing techniques perfected over centuries. Dressmakers Workshop: Stepping into a world where skilled hands bring fabric to life; witness seamstresses crafting garments with precision and passion. Building Ships in Preparation for War (Bayeux Tapestry): Normandy's historical tapestry showcases how textiles played a role even beyond clothing - aiding shipbuilding during times of conflict. Death of King Harold (Bayeux Tapestry): This poignant scene reminds us how they are immortalize history; an arrow piercing King Harold's eye forever etched onto fabric threads. Clash between Norman Cavalry and Harolds Foot Soldiers (Bayeux Tapestry).