The Art of Making a Tapestry
The Getty Museum takes us behind the scenes to see how a tapestry is made. From the video description: “Learn how tapestries were made in the time of Louis XIV and are still
Tahitian Mourner’s Costume
Mourner’s costume from Tahiti, collected by Captain Cook in 1774. The costume is made of barkcloth, pearl shell, feather, and coconut shell. Visit the British Museum’s blog
Conserving a Beaded Gown
Watch the Victoria & Albert Museum’s Senior Textile Conservator Susana Fajardo as she works on the dress worn by Sandie Shaw at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1967.
