Embroidery Unveiled

Join Senior Curator Katina Bill on a captivating journey through Kirklees Museum’s textile collection. Explore the rich history, intricate details, and fascinating stories behind textiles that have shaped cultural heritage across the globe. This insightful talk will focus on the multifaceted roles of embroidery, from its integral place in garment structure to its ability to impart meaning, convey identity, signify wealth, and even serve as a social activity. Katina will bring items from the collection for an up-close experience, highlighting both local and international examples that showcase embroidery’s diverse functions and cultural significance.

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TALK TIMINGS: 11am – 12.30pm and 1.30pm -3pm

LOCATION: The Barn at Oakwell Hall

This event is part of the WOVEN community programme, please contact oakwell.hall@kirklees.gov.uk if you have any questions.

Accessibility information for Oakwell Hall can be found here