Flax and textiles have shaped our region. At Texture, you can discover how that rich past continues to influence the present day. Stories from the collection not only show where we come from, but also how craftsmanship, innovation and creativity continue to evolve and inspire us towards tomorrow. 

Handkerchief (c) City of Kortrijk

DROP THE HANDKERCHIEF

Soft, refined, and once a status symbol: the handkerchief was much more than a functional object. From a simple linen cloth in antiquity to a luxurious, perfumed accessory adorned with lace and embroidery. It played a starring role in fashion, etiquette, and even romance. Today discarded in the bin, but once cherished, lost, and sometimes intentionally left behind. Curious how this small piece of linen gained such a grand history? Dive into the story behind the handkerchief.

Snout and snoop here

Texas along the Lys (c) zuidwest
Texas along the Lys

From flax to high-pile carpet: centuries of craftsmanship and grit turned the Lys region into a global player in textiles and innovation.

Read our article

Shapes, colors, and patterns (c) City of Kortrijk
Shapes, colors, and patterns

Discover how design drawings, patterns, and punch cards bring the textile creative process in South-West Flanders to life.        

 Read our article

Relic of a flax retting pit (c) Lies Vervaet
Still Waters

Still Waters rediscovers the unique flax sector of yesteryear. From historical mud pools to vibrant treasuries of nature and heritage.

Read our article

Still Life Rijksmuseum (c) Floris van Dijck
Between fold and prestige

In The Treasury of Texture, subtle lighting reveals the patterns and hidden stories behind a unique collection of seemingly white damask.

Read our article

Boudoir
From linen nightgown to lingerie

Discover the many hidden layers of the past and browse online through a nostalgic collection full of historical slips and fine lingerie.

Read our article