‘The Fabric of Democracy’ exhibition 2023

Today I’d like to share with you some photos from ‘The Fabric of Democracy’ exhibition 2023 at the Fashion and Textile Museum, London. It illustrates – with a wide range of examples – ways in which textiles reflected political upheaval, were used for propaganda or functioned as a method of resistance, This beautiful 1914 lace panelContinueContinue reading “‘The Fabric of Democracy’ exhibition 2023”

London Fashion and Textile Museum (plus French seams)

Following on from my last post, another ‘treat day’ in London might well involve a visit to the ‘Fashion and Textile Museum’ at 83, Bermondsey Street, London, SE1 3XF. Until just recently, my sons’ office was also in Bermondsey Street, so I’ve had several opportunities to go to the museum before having a ‘catch-up’ withContinueContinue reading “London Fashion and Textile Museum (plus French seams)”