Meet the curators behind the upcoming exhibition Chintz: Cotton in Bloom in this illustrated panel discussion chaired by Head of Exhibitions Dennis Nothdruft. Join us as we take an exclusive fist look at images from the exhibition showing some of the 150 examples of this treasured textile, originating from all around the world; from mittens to wall hangings and from extravagant 18th-century sun hats to stylish mourning dresses. 

On the panel were Gieneke Arnolli, former curator of Fashion and textiles, Fries Museum Leeuwarden, the Netherlands. As curator of Chintz: Cotton in Bloom Gieneke discussed the collection and conception of this beautiful exhibition and shared some of the history surrounding chintz. Also joining the panel was internationally respected textile expert and author Mary Schoeser, curator of the display Victorian Chintz and its Legacy. Mary offered her illuminating perspective on English Chintz, its development and place in textile history today.  

This is a recording of the online event, Curator Talk: Chintz Cotton in Bloom​​​​​​, which originally took place on 9 April 2021 via Microsoft Teams. 

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