Vidas a puntadas: Exploring Women's Pivotal Role in Textile Production and Fashion at the Museum of Costume

This exhibition explores the significance of women's work in the textile world, offering a gender-based perspective on the social and economic realities of fashion production and dissemination. It traces the historical link between women and textiles, from fiber creation to professional design.

The exhibition 'Vidas a puntadas' aims to highlight the pivotal role of women in the textile industry throughout history. It presents a reading through a gender lens, demonstrating how women, regardless of social standing or era, have been intrinsically connected to textile production and the fashion industry. The exhibition showcases pieces from the museum's collection to illustrate this connection, covering various aspects from raw fiber processing and domestic self-sufficiency to the professional work of seamstresses and fashion designers. Visitors will journey through the evolution of textile labor, seeing how these skills were traditionally associated with feminine virtues and adornment. The exhibition also addresses the transformation of these crafts into leisure activities, which are now experiencing a resurgence as a growing trend. Notably, the profile of contemporary individuals returning to knitting or sewing differs significantly from historical ideals of the 'ideal woman,' reflecting a modern shift in perceptions and practices related to textile arts.

This exhibition is organized by the Museum of Costume. Further ticketing information can be found on the museum's main website or through official museum channels. Visitors are directed to the museum for admission details regarding this exhibition held on the first floor.