The Damask Shed
A trip through the gift shop
I nearly missed this gallery space and I wonder if others
would too, which would be a shame as the space is beautiful and the light
falling onto the looms enhances this. The Gallery tells the story of damask
weaving. As with the other spaces beautifully crafted and aesthetically well
designed the visitor is drawn through the museum. I had definite bench envy
where the film showing the process was. Great film too. Then a more traditional
museum casing explored the livery of the Ocean liners, their cutlery, crockery
and the damask. A golden age.
Finally the loom shed showing the difference in the fine
linen weaving and a shelf unit stacked upon stacked with pattern weaving cards.
Things of beauty. Narrative tellers, opportunities, new inspiration.
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