Textiles enrich our lives. We preserve, repair, restore & display.
by Lauren Klamm Padded, stuffed, tied down, encased, or rolled, much time and energy is spent on devising the best way to keep beloved garments
Scraps: Fashion, Textiles, and Creative Reuse: A New Exhibit at the Textile Museum By Lauren Klamm Before you throw out those old bits of fabrics,
Over the years we have cleaned, conserved, and repaired hundreds of historic christening dresses. Each one is different, short or long, tiered or sheer, embroidered
Good eyesight is one thing, but enhanced stereoscopic vision? That’s sharp! New visual neuroscience research from the University of California, Berkeley supports one thing that Julia already
We visit “Printed Fashions: Textiles for Clothing and the Home” By Kaitlyn Munro Lauren and I recently returned from a fabulous trip to Colonial Williamsburg
Olive B. Graffam, Curator of Collections, Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Museum It is rare and wonderful to work with the same client for
A Personal Account of one soldier’s WWI Experience By Lauren Klamm April 6 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of America’s entrance into World War I.
The tradition of the Araihari Shop By Kaitlyn Munro I recently travelled to Tokyo to visit family, and naturally found myself surrounded by beautiful textiles
Early this year, I volunteered to assist with the conservation of some very special textiles, housed in temple collections in Chiang Mai. These intricate hangings
Cigarette Silks! written by Lauren Klamm Once a highly popular fad, cigarette silks were collectible printed squares tucked into cigarette packs. Used as a marketing
By Kaitlyn Munro Last spring we conserved a stunning buckskin hunting jacket for The Valentine Museum, Richmond, Virginia. Go check it out in their current
As many friends and colleagues know, I am working on a book about Iwan Tirta, and the fabulous collection of his batik wall hangings owned
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