Here we give you an insight into the work of a textile conservator

We decided to publish short articles on various topics to emphasise the significance of textile objects in a cultural, historic and artistic context. Even before the conservation treatment, a great deal of time has been invested in the production of each historic textile object and the following, often centuries-long history of care and repair of that textile.
Today, in the age of fast fashion, textiles are always available and easy to replace. In contrast, our ancestors knew how much work was behind each piece of clothing, because they often produced it themselves, from growing the fibres, such as linen or wool, to spinning the threads, weaving and sewing or knitting the clothes. We are convinced that it is necessary to re-learn this sustainable approach to textiles and would like to make a small contribution to this through giving different insights in our work.