Textile and Costume

1. Aliakbar-Maktabi Museum  (site info) Private museum containing a wide selection of arts and crafts of the nomad and tribal derviche sufi from Iran, and the Middle East. Features collection of Persian and Oriental rugs, carpets, kilims, brass, copper, silver, potteries, miniatures, textiles and tapestries. Includes hours and contact details. Located in Beirut, Lebanon. http://www.aliakbar-maktabi-museum.com 2. Allhallows Lace Museum  (site info) Housed in a 14th century chapel in Honiton, facility preserves the town's 400-year-old lace making industry. Includes hours, fees, details of galleries, history of building, craft demonstrations and gift shop. Located in United Kingdom. http://www.allhallowsmuseum.co.uk/ 3. American Textile History Museum  (site info) Textiles, tours, and decorative arts are just a few of the exhibits and activities, including demonstrations and special events. Located in Lowell, Massachusetts. http://www.athm.org/ 4. Bata Shoe Museum  (site info) Toronto's authority on historic, regional, and cultural footwear. Information and images of the collections, list of exhibitions, gift shop, programs and facility rentals, map, admission costs and hours of operation. http://www.batashoemuseum.ca/ 5. Brugge Kantstad - Lace Exposition  (site info) Founded in 1970 with main purpose to continue the lace education started in Bruges in 1717 by the Sisters Apostles. Includes displays of handmade items, demonstrations, classes and visitor information. Located in Belgium. [Dutch, French and English]. http://www.bruggekantstad.com 1-5 of 38. Next »