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Private museum containing a wide selection of arts and crafts of the nomad and tribal derviche sufi from Iran, and the Middle East. Features collection of Persian and Oriental rugs, carpets, kilims, brass, copper, silver, potteries, miniatures, textiles and tapestries. Includes hours and contact details. Located in Beirut, Lebanon.
http://www.aliakbar-maktabi-museum.com
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Textiles, tours, and decorative arts are just a few of the exhibits and activities, including demonstrations and special events. Located in Lowell, Massachusetts, United States.
http://www.athm.org/
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Features the history of French hatmaking. English and French. Located in Monts du Lyonnais.
http://www.museeduchapeau.com/
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Toronto's authority on historic, regional, and cultural footwear. Information and images of the collections, list of exhibitions, gift shop, programs and facility rentals, map, admission costs and hours of operation.
http://www.batashoemuseum.ca/
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Lace Exposition - Founded in 1970 with main purpose to continue the lace education started in Bruges in 1717 by the Sisters Apostles. Includes displays of handmade items, demonstrations, classes and visitor information. Located in Belgium. [Dutch, French and English].
http://www.kantcentrum.com
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The only museum in the United States devoted exclusively to historic and contemporary design. Located in New York, New York.
http://www.cooperhewitt.org/
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Features a collection of over 35,000 artifacts related to clothing, accessories and textiles spanning over 400 years of history. Includes a virtual tour, details of exhibits, hours, admission rates, and directions to the location in Dugald, Manitoba, Canada.
http://www.costumemuseum.com/
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Inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List in December 2001. Future plans. Features maps, opening times and links to individual attractions. News and events section. Extensive history section. Games and quiz.
http://www.derwentvalleymills.org/
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Only museum in the United States creating and exhibiting new work in fabric and experimental materials in collaboration with emerging and established international artists. Includes hours, fees, and directions. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
http://www.fabricworkshopandmuseum.org
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Focuses on British and international fashion, and textile design from 1950 to the present day. Includes details of exhibits, hours, admission rates and membership. Located in London.
http://www.ftmlondon.org/
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Specializes in 20th century woven goods. Offers classes and exhibits. Located in Clayton, New York.
http://www.hm-ac.org
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House Museum and home of the founder of the Thai Silk Company, housing an exquisite Southeast Asian Art collection. Located in Bangkok, Thailand.
http://www.jimthompsonhouse.org/
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Presenting the local history of woven carpets in Kidderminster. Exhibitions in The Weaver's Loft include a working handloom, steam-powered ship's whistle, scale model of a Brussels loom, a wooden model of the hand knotting "Turkey Work" upright loom and a reproduction of a mill steam engine. Located in the UK.
http://www.carpetmuseum.co.uk
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KCI - Founded 1978. Mission statement, online archive covering 1700s-1940s, current exhibits, publications, visitor information. In-person archive research available with reservation; limited hours. [English/Japanese]
http://www.kci.or.jp/
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Living arts center with active quilters and weavers. It is also a quilt and textile museum with changing exhibits. Located in Tillamook, Oregon.
http://www.latimerquiltandtextile.com
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