A new exhibition at the Estonian National Museum (ERM) explores the history of natural dyes and the dye trade through contemporary scientific research.
“The Colors of Our Clothes. The Local and the Global” at the Estonian National Museum (ERM) also draws attention to the environmental impact of the textile industry.
“This is the first time historical textile dyes are presented with this level of depth in an Estonian exhibition,” says ENM Junior Researcher Liis Luhamaa, one of the exhibition’s curators.
Visitors to the exhibition will learn about both local natural materials and distant trade routes that enabled people in Estonia to introduce new colors to their clothing.
“The exhibition also showcases the work of scientists and designers who drew inspiration from ancient colors as they search for more environmentally friendly methods of dyeing textiles,” Luhamaa explained, in reference to the ecological impact of modern synthetic fabric dyes.
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