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We are excited to announce that Leek Textile Weekend is coming your way with an online talk on 16th January and a weekend of events in Leek on 20th and 21st January 2024.

Journey with us from Leek to Liberty via India. Explore the silk, natural dyes, block prints and embroidery that made Leek world-famous. Delve into the historic collaboration of William Morris and Sir Thomas Wardle. Discover the influence of Indian artisans and their expertise in plant dyes and wild silk, and applaud the magnificent work of the Leek Embroidery Society.

Through community-focused activities, talks and exhibitions, we will weave the vibrant threads of the past into the present, spinning new connections with Indian artisans whose knowledge helped transform local industry.

Leek Textile Weekend is not just about honouring the past but discussing how the knowledge that shaped fashion’s past can transform its future.

Get ready and mark your calendars for an immersive experience of online and in-person events.

Leek Textile Weekend is a taster session for a full week of heritage textile events later in the year when we launch the first annual Leek Textile Week. Keep an eye out for more information about events coming soon!