The Textile Society's Manchester Antique and Vintage Textile Fair 2025

The Armitage Centre

Fallowfield, M14 6HE, Manchester, United Kingdom

The Textile Society

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The Textile Society is run by and for people with interests in all branches of historic and contemporary textiles. Established in 1982, the charity promotes the history, culture, design and study of textiles as well as offering awards and bursaries.Our broad range of members who include: makers, designers, historians, artists, educators, industrialists, curators, collectors, researchers, hobbyists, dealers, writers and conservators; all with a passion for textiles.Membership providesLinks with like-minded enthusiastsOpportunity to discuss and share ideasAccess to specialists in their fieldEvents:Our conferences and research symposia offer opportunities for networking and in-depth study.We host two Antique Textile Fairs a year in Manchester and London, which support our bursaries. Both offer the opportunity to see, learn, touch and purchase antique and vintage textiles and dress, attend talks and demonstrations.We offer visits, in depth study and behind the scenes trips to appeal to a wide variety of interests.Publications:Our annualTextjournal features specialist articles and our regular newsletters keep members connected.Bursaries:The Textile Society offers awards to undergraduate and post-graduate students, museums, conservators and textile professionals.For further information and for ways to join the Textile Society visit our websitewww.textilesociety.org.ukorFollow the Textile Society on Facebook and Twitter @textile_society.