I have to admit that despite having lived in London for almost six years now, I never managed to visit the Fashion and Textile Museum. This disgraceful behaviour finally came to an end however when I went to see the museum’s current exhibition titled Weavers of the Clouds: Textile Art of Peru. The exhibition initially sparked my interest as I’m a great lover of colourful textiles and crafts, and I surely wasn’t disappointed!
The exhibition makes a fantastic job at giving an insight into Peruvian textiles and crafts ranging from the Pre-Columbian period until today, showcasing the diverse influences that have influenced the country’s cultural and social practices. Quipu, or ‘talking knots’, are displayed as well as contemporary pieces by fashion designer Meche Correa and photojournalist Sebastian Castaneda Vita. I have added some visual impressions of the exhibition below, but definitely make sure to go and see it for yourself – I’m sure that you won’t be dissapointed! 🙂
Fashion and Textile Museum
Exhibition Dates: 21 June – 8 September 2019
Open Tuesdays to Saturdays, 11am – 6pm
Thursdays until 8pm
Sundays, 11am – 5pm
Last admission 45 minutes before closing
Closed Mondays
DR CAROLIN BECKE 