Discover
Collection
The Texture collection tells stories of flax, textiles and, above all, centuries of craftsmanship. Discover masterpieces, delve into thematic stories or get involved in our projects yourself. Welcome to the Texture collection.
MORE ABOUT THE COLLECTION
From robust flax tools to paper sample books and digital films to delicate textiles. Texture preserves the traces of the past, but at the same time looks ahead to the heritage of the future. Get to know our four sub-collections in a nutshell.
SEARCH THE COLLECTION
Would you like to discover or consult the collection in detail? Start here and explore digital collections and hidden stories. Whether you are conducting research, looking for inspiration or are simply curious, at Texture you will find a wealth of knowledge and expertise about flax and textiles.
COLLECTION STORIES
Discover how our region's illustrious flax and textile history made it great. Be surprised by stories that bring not only the past to life, but also the present and the future. An invitation to look further at how innovation and creativity continue to inspire.
GET INVOLVED
Our demonstration collection of 12 hand tools is available for your research into historical techniques or experiments with fibre extraction and biomaterials. We are also regularly looking for helping hands for collection and registration projects.