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The Most Lavish Mesopotamian Tomb Ever Found Belongs to a Woman
And her clothing tells an important story, says archeologist Rita Wright.
Maseru, Lesotho
Basotho Hat
Not only does this shop sell mokorotlo, the traditional hat of Lesotho, the building is shaped like one.
Portland, Oregon
Cargo
A world of craftwork elegantly curated in a historic brick warehouse.
objects of intrigue
How a Tiny Hamlet's Wondrous Tapestry Preserves a Complex Past
Inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry, artists and embroiderers in a Newfoundland village commemorated a lost way of life.
Conche, Newfoundland and Labrador
French Shore Interpretation Centre
A small museum in Newfoundland is home to a 227-foot tapestry that preserves the remote region's colorful history.
objects of intrigue
The Secret History of Panamá’s Most Colorful Clothes
In Guna Yala, indigenous women sew stories of legend, revolution, and even Minnie Mouse into the elaborate textiles known as molas.
Ramallah, West Bank
Nöl Collective
The feminist fashion collective centering Palestinian craftsmanship and radical transparency.
Lekki, Nigeria
Nike Centre for Art and Culture
Not your average art gallery, this massive center hosts 8,000 works from artists across Africa—and it’s free to the public.
Clitheroe, England
Holmes Mill
This historic former textile mill now houses a brewery, hotel, and what's believed to be the longest bar in the United Kingdom.
Mexico City, Mexico
Monumento a la Costurera (Monument to the Seamstress)
This memorial was raised in honor of a group of workers heavily impacted by the 1985 Mexico City earthquake.
Lincoln, Nebraska
International Quilt Museum
Home to the world's largest quilt collection dating from the 1600s through today.
Lyon, France
Maison des Canuts (Silk Workers' Center)
Explore the 500-year history of silk-making in Lyon at this museum, workshop, and boutique.
Matlock Bath, England
Masson Mill
This historic textile mill has been repurposed as a shopping outlet, which houses a textile museum that celebrates its industrial past.
Geelong, Australia
Stanbury Jacko
A stuffed, prize-winning ram is all that remains of a world-renowned stud line, and a reminder of its owner's gruesome end.
Mezőkövesd, Hungary
Matyó Museum
An exploration of a small ethnic group’s heritage through their exquisite folk art.
Ancona, Italy
Museo Omero (Tactile Museum)
In this museum, visitors are invited to touch the art.
Baku, Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum
A unique museum dedicated to culture and artistry of carpet weaving.
Ravenscar, England
Peak Alum Works
At the height of alum production at this factory, human urine was a valued commodity.
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