The most important business in the city and region of Baselused to be the silk ribbon industry. Since the 16th century silk ribbons from Basel were considered as top-notch standard in international fashion. The exhibition focuses on the rise and decline of the silk ribbon industry in the 19th and early 20th century and the consequences for workers and factory owners. Various silk ribbons showcase the beauty of the art and two fully functioning weaving looms complement the exhibition.
Museum.BL
Liestal
Switzerland
History and tradition
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Liestal
Switzerland
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Elegant underwear and nightwear, outerwear and swimwear from Hanro: the textiles made from jersey were a novelty in the fashion world and in demand internationally. The guided tour of the Hanro ...
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Together, people with dementia invent stories about works of art from the collections of Baselland Archaeology and Museum. This special activity and the exchange of ideas has a positive effect on ...
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During the theater tour of the exhibition "Silk Ribbon. Capital, art and crisis", you will get to know the silk ribbon weaver Elsbeth from the Föiflibertal. She will take you on a journey to the Basel ...
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The weaver demonstrates the various ribbon looms in the exhibition "Silk Ribbon. Capital, Art & Crisis" and shows how decorative ribbons are created with shuttle and silk threads. Weaving takes place ...
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Immerse yourself in the cultural history of repairing. You will learn how to give objects a second life and take the tools into your own hands - a feeling of happiness guaranteed.
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The exhibition at Museum.BL, where you can immerse yourself in the cultural history of repairing and learn how to give objects a second life - happiness guaranteed. Why do we experience moments of ...
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The silk ribbon industry that originated in the 16th century became the most important employer in the city and region of Basel. Silk ribbons from Basel were de rigueur in international fashion ...
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There's a blossoming, growing, crawling and flying - and we humans are in the midst of it. Nature is everywhere. Whether in the service lane or in dead wood - life often seeks out curious paths. The ...