The Textile Society

The Textile Society is run by and for people with interests in all branches of historic and contemporary textiles. Established in 1982, the charity promotes the history, culture, design and study of textiles as well as offering awards and bursaries.

Our broad range of members who include: makers, designers, historians, artists, educators, industrialists, curators, collectors, researchers, hobbyists, dealers, writers and conservators; all with a passion for textiles.

 

Membership provides

Links with like-minded enthusiasts 

Opportunity to discuss and share ideas

Access to specialists in their field

 

Events:

Our conferences and research symposia offer opportunities for networking and in-depth study.

We host two Antique Textile Fairs a year in Manchester and London, which support our bursaries. Both offer the opportunity to see, learn, touch and purchase antique and vintage textiles and dress, attend talks and demonstrations.

We offer visits, in depth study and behind the scenes trips to appeal to a wide variety of interests.

 

Publications:

Our annual Text journal features specialist articles and our regular newsletters keep members connected.

 

Bursaries:

The Textile Society offers awards to undergraduate and post-graduate students, museums, conservators and textile professionals.

 

For further information and for ways to join the Textile Society visit our website www.textilesociety.org.uk or

Follow the Textile Society on Facebook and Twitter @textile_society.

Upcoming (2)

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The Textile Society's Manchester Antique and Vintage Textile Fair 2024

Sun, Apr 28, 8:00 AM

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The Textile Society's London Antique and Vintage Fair 2024 primary image

The Textile Society's London Antique and Vintage Fair 2024

Sun, Oct 13, 10:00 AM

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The Textile Society's Manchester Antique and Vintage Textile Fair 2024 primary image

The Textile Society's Manchester Antique and Vintage Textile Fair 2024

Sun, Apr 28, 8:00 AM

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The Textile Society's London Antique and Vintage Fair 2024 primary image

The Textile Society's London Antique and Vintage Fair 2024

Sun, Oct 13, 10:00 AM

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Past (51)

An Artist in Silk primary image

An Artist in Silk

Fri, Nov 17, 11:30 AM

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The Textile Society London Antique and Vintage Fair 2023 primary image

The Textile Society London Antique and Vintage Fair 2023

Sun, Oct 8, 10:00 AM

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The Textile Society's Manchester Antique and Vintage Textile Fair primary image

The Textile Society's Manchester Antique and Vintage Textile Fair

Sun, Apr 23, 7:30 AM

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The Textile Society Annual Conference 2023 primary image

The Textile Society Annual Conference 2023

Sat, Apr 22, 10:30 AM

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The Whitworth - Curator's Tour of the Althea McNish Exhibition primary image

The Whitworth - Curator's Tour of the Althea McNish Exhibition

Fri, Apr 21, 1:15 PM

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Africa Fashion at the V&A : Online Talk primary image

Africa Fashion at the V&A : Online Talk

Thu, Nov 10, 1:00 PM GMT

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The Textile Society London Antique and Vintage Fair 2022 primary image

The Textile Society London Antique and Vintage Fair 2022

Sun, Oct 9, 10:00 AM

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Parallel Lives, Worlds Apart : Online Talk primary image

Parallel Lives, Worlds Apart : Online Talk

Thu, Sep 29, 1:00 PM GMT+1

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Curious about Quilts: a guided textile tour at The primary image

Curious about Quilts: a guided textile tour at The

Tue, Sep 6, 10:00 AM

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The Textile Society's Manchester Antique and Vintage Textile Fair 2022

Sun, Apr 24, 7:30 AM

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Curator's Tour of Macclesfield Stripe Exhibition primary image

Curator's Tour of Macclesfield Stripe Exhibition

Sat, Apr 23, 11:00 AM

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The Textile Society Annual Conference 2021 - 'Tools' primary image

The Textile Society Annual Conference 2021 - 'Tools'

Sat, Nov 13, 10:00 AM

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An Artist in Silk primary image

An Artist in Silk

Fri, Nov 17, 11:30 AM

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The Textile Society London Antique and Vintage Fair 2023 primary image

The Textile Society London Antique and Vintage Fair 2023

Sun, Oct 8, 10:00 AM

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The Textile Society's Manchester Antique and Vintage Textile Fair primary image

The Textile Society's Manchester Antique and Vintage Textile Fair

Sun, Apr 23, 7:30 AM

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The Textile Society Annual Conference 2023 primary image

The Textile Society Annual Conference 2023

Sat, Apr 22, 10:30 AM

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The Whitworth - Curator's Tour of the Althea McNish Exhibition primary image

The Whitworth - Curator's Tour of the Althea McNish Exhibition

Fri, Apr 21, 1:15 PM

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Africa Fashion at the V&A : Online Talk primary image

Africa Fashion at the V&A : Online Talk

Thu, Nov 10, 1:00 PM GMT

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The Textile Society London Antique and Vintage Fair 2022 primary image

The Textile Society London Antique and Vintage Fair 2022

Sun, Oct 9, 10:00 AM

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Parallel Lives, Worlds Apart : Online Talk primary image

Parallel Lives, Worlds Apart : Online Talk

Thu, Sep 29, 1:00 PM GMT+1

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Curious about Quilts: a guided textile tour at The primary image

Curious about Quilts: a guided textile tour at The

Tue, Sep 6, 10:00 AM

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The Textile Society's Manchester Antique and Vintage Textile Fair 2022 primary image

The Textile Society's Manchester Antique and Vintage Textile Fair 2022

Sun, Apr 24, 7:30 AM

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Curator's Tour of Macclesfield Stripe Exhibition primary image

Curator's Tour of Macclesfield Stripe Exhibition

Sat, Apr 23, 11:00 AM

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The Textile Society Annual Conference 2021 - 'Tools' primary image

The Textile Society Annual Conference 2021 - 'Tools'

Sat, Nov 13, 10:00 AM

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The Textile Society is run by and for people with interests in all branches of historic and contemporary textiles. Established in 1982, the charity promotes the history, culture, design and study of textiles as well as offering awards and bursaries.

Our broad range of members who include: makers, designers, historians, artists, educators, industrialists, curators, collectors, researchers, hobbyists, dealers, writers and conservators; all with a passion for textiles.

 

Membership provides

Links with like-minded enthusiasts 

Opportunity to discuss and share ideas

Access to specialists in their field

 

Events:

Our conferences and research symposia offer opportunities for networking and in-depth study.

We host two Antique Textile Fairs a year in Manchester and London, which support our bursaries. Both offer the opportunity to see, learn, touch and purchase antique and vintage textiles and dress, attend talks and demonstrations.

We offer visits, in depth study and behind the scenes trips to appeal to a wide variety of interests.

 

Publications:

Our annual Text journal features specialist articles and our regular newsletters keep members connected.

 

Bursaries:

The Textile Society offers awards to undergraduate and post-graduate students, museums, conservators and textile professionals.

 

For further information and for ways to join the Textile Society visit our website www.textilesociety.org.uk or

Follow the Textile Society on Facebook and Twitter @textile_society.

Events

The Textile Society's Manchester Antique and Vintage Textile Fair 2024 primary image

The Textile Society's Manchester Antique and Vintage Textile Fair 2024

Sun, Apr 28, 8:00 AM

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The Textile Society's London Antique and Vintage Fair 2024 primary image

The Textile Society's London Antique and Vintage Fair 2024

Sun, Oct 13, 10:00 AM

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The Textile Society's Manchester Antique and Vintage Textile Fair 2024 primary image

The Textile Society's Manchester Antique and Vintage Textile Fair 2024

Sun, Apr 28, 8:00 AM

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The Textile Society's London Antique and Vintage Fair 2024 primary image

The Textile Society's London Antique and Vintage Fair 2024

Sun, Oct 13, 10:00 AM

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An Artist in Silk primary image

An Artist in Silk

Fri, Nov 17, 11:30 AM

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The Textile Society London Antique and Vintage Fair 2023 primary image

The Textile Society London Antique and Vintage Fair 2023

Sun, Oct 8, 10:00 AM

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The Textile Society's Manchester Antique and Vintage Textile Fair primary image

The Textile Society's Manchester Antique and Vintage Textile Fair

Sun, Apr 23, 7:30 AM

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The Textile Society Annual Conference 2023 primary image

The Textile Society Annual Conference 2023

Sat, Apr 22, 10:30 AM

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The Whitworth - Curator's Tour of the Althea McNish Exhibition primary image

The Whitworth - Curator's Tour of the Althea McNish Exhibition

Fri, Apr 21, 1:15 PM

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Africa Fashion at the V&A : Online Talk primary image

Africa Fashion at the V&A : Online Talk

Thu, Nov 10, 1:00 PM GMT

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The Textile Society London Antique and Vintage Fair 2022 primary image

The Textile Society London Antique and Vintage Fair 2022

Sun, Oct 9, 10:00 AM

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Parallel Lives, Worlds Apart : Online Talk primary image

Parallel Lives, Worlds Apart : Online Talk

Thu, Sep 29, 1:00 PM GMT+1

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Curious about Quilts: a guided textile tour at The primary image

Curious about Quilts: a guided textile tour at The

Tue, Sep 6, 10:00 AM

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The Textile Society's Manchester Antique and Vintage Textile Fair 2022 primary image

The Textile Society's Manchester Antique and Vintage Textile Fair 2022

Sun, Apr 24, 7:30 AM

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Curator's Tour of Macclesfield Stripe Exhibition primary image

Curator's Tour of Macclesfield Stripe Exhibition

Sat, Apr 23, 11:00 AM

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The Textile Society Annual Conference 2021 - 'Tools' primary image

The Textile Society Annual Conference 2021 - 'Tools'

Sat, Nov 13, 10:00 AM

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An Artist in Silk primary image

An Artist in Silk

Fri, Nov 17, 11:30 AM

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The Textile Society London Antique and Vintage Fair 2023 primary image

The Textile Society London Antique and Vintage Fair 2023

Sun, Oct 8, 10:00 AM

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The Textile Society's Manchester Antique and Vintage Textile Fair primary image

The Textile Society's Manchester Antique and Vintage Textile Fair

Sun, Apr 23, 7:30 AM

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The Textile Society Annual Conference 2023 primary image

The Textile Society Annual Conference 2023

Sat, Apr 22, 10:30 AM

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The Whitworth - Curator's Tour of the Althea McNish Exhibition primary image

The Whitworth - Curator's Tour of the Althea McNish Exhibition

Fri, Apr 21, 1:15 PM

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Africa Fashion at the V&A : Online Talk primary image

Africa Fashion at the V&A : Online Talk

Thu, Nov 10, 1:00 PM GMT

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The Textile Society London Antique and Vintage Fair 2022 primary image

The Textile Society London Antique and Vintage Fair 2022

Sun, Oct 9, 10:00 AM

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Parallel Lives, Worlds Apart : Online Talk primary image

Parallel Lives, Worlds Apart : Online Talk

Thu, Sep 29, 1:00 PM GMT+1

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Curious about Quilts: a guided textile tour at The primary image

Curious about Quilts: a guided textile tour at The

Tue, Sep 6, 10:00 AM

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The Textile Society's Manchester Antique and Vintage Textile Fair 2022 primary image

The Textile Society's Manchester Antique and Vintage Textile Fair 2022

Sun, Apr 24, 7:30 AM

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Curator's Tour of Macclesfield Stripe Exhibition primary image

Curator's Tour of Macclesfield Stripe Exhibition

Sat, Apr 23, 11:00 AM

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The Textile Society Annual Conference 2021 - 'Tools' primary image

The Textile Society Annual Conference 2021 - 'Tools'

Sat, Nov 13, 10:00 AM

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