This week, our object of the week post was written by Brenna MacPhee, and she has chosen a kanga cloth from Tanzania!
Commemorative Cloth, T01X0003
Jacket, T86.0753
In honour of the New Lunar Year, our object of the week is a beautiful Chinese embroidered red silk jacket from the 19th century.
Friendship Handkerchief, T01.13.3
Happy Valentine’s Day from TMC! Our object of the week is full of love!
Sampler, T03.56.1
Our Object of the Week is a sampler dated January 30th, 1817!
Rug, T2008.1.94
This object of the week was chosen, researched and written by Karie Liao, former curator-in-residence at the Textile Museum of Canada.
Handira, T89.0162
Our Object of the Week is a beautiful wool and cotton shawl from the mid 20th century.
Travel Cape, T84.0088
Our Object of the Week is a travel cape or kappa made in Japan.
Dress, T91.0275
With New Year’s Eve coming up this weekend, we went looking for our best party dress for Object of the Week!
Socks, T00.41.32a-b
Our Object of the Week, a pair of red wool socks from Serbia and Montenegro, goes out to all the makers who are busy crafting handmade gifts for their loved…
Wedding Shawl, T00.45.87
Our Object of the Week is a wedding shawl (odhani) from India, chosen by Farooq Ikram, Membership Coordinator at the Textile Museum!
