Textiles resources at the V&A Museum, London

The Clothworker’s Centre for the study and conservaton of textiles and fashion is a very interesting and expected new section of the V&A to open next fall.  In their own words:

The Clothworkers’ Centre for the Study and Conservation of Textiles and Fashion opens on 8 October 2013. It is located at Blythe House, at Olympia in West London. The aim of the Clothworkers’ Centre is to provide the best possible access to the Museum’s outstanding collection of textiles and fashion in a relaxed and peaceful environment. ….. 

The aim of the Clothworkers’ Centre is to provide the best possible access to the Museum’s outstanding collection of textiles and fashion in a relaxed and peaceful environment. 

More info about the upcoming opening and on the centre's resources.

The online section for textiles is also a must for the scholars and textiles interested in general.  A special note to the link with a introductory reading list, and the link to the general page for textiles resources.