150 YEARS OF THE ROYAL SCHOOL OF NEEDLEWORK: CROWN TO CATWALK
Image: Lace placement sample of HRH The Duchess of Cambridge’s wedding veil 2011, Royal Collection Trust, Copyright of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2022. Image courtesy of The Royal School of Needlework
The Royal School of Needlework has preserved and passed on the traditional needlework skills that have been practised in the United Kingdom for centuries, and for which it was justly famous. For 150 years the RSN has trained embroiderers in specialist techniques, worked commissions for the Royal Family, the Church and the Military, and collaborated with top designers for fashion, film and television.
Image: RSN Workroom at Exhibition Road in 1900s. Image courtesy of The Royal School of Needlework
The RSN Studio undertakes important conservation work on historical objects for a wide range of clients, as well as creating contemporary pieces. The education provided at the Royal School is unique and reflects the heritage of this venerable institution since its founding in 1872 by Lady Victoria Welby with the support of Princess Helena, Queen Victoria’s daughter and Lady Marian Alford; the original aims of the Royal School of Needlework were to provide training and a source of income for women and to preserve traditional skills for the future.
Image: 1953 Coronation Robe of State Sampler. Image courtesy of The Royal School of Needlework
Throughout its long and storied history, the RSN has remained true to its original aims of education and preservation. The Fashion and Textile Museum is pleased to stage the exhibition 150 Years of the Royal School of Needlework: Crown to Catwalk in its anniversary year. As an institution, the museum supports design education and celebrates the crafts of textiles and needlework in all its forms. This exhibition provides a unique opportunity to see the work of the RSN with the breadth and scope it deserves.
Image: The Red Dress Project. Image courtesy of The Royal School of Needlework
150 Years of the Royal School of Needlework: Crown to Catwalk is on at the Fashion and Textile Museum now until 4 September 2022.
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The Royal School of Needlework has preserved and passed on the traditional needlework skills that have been practised in the United Kingdom for centuries, and for which it was justly famous. For 150 years the RSN has trained embroiderers in specialist techniques, worked commissions for the Royal Family, the Church and the Military, and collaborated with top designers for fashion, film and television.
Image: RSN Workroom at Exhibition Road in 1900s. Image courtesy of The Royal School of Needlework
The RSN Studio undertakes important conservation work on historical objects for a wide range of clients, as well as creating contemporary pieces. The education provided at the Royal School is unique and reflects the heritage of this venerable institution since its founding in 1872 by Lady Victoria Welby with the support of Princess Helena, Queen Victoria’s daughter and Lady Marian Alford; the original aims of the Royal School of Needlework were to provide training and a source of income for women and to preserve traditional skills for the future.
Image: 1953 Coronation Robe of State Sampler. Image courtesy of The Royal School of Needlework
Throughout its long and storied history, the RSN has remained true to its original aims of education and preservation. The Fashion and Textile Museum is pleased to stage the exhibition 150 Years of the Royal School of Needlework: Crown to Catwalk in its anniversary year. As an institution, the museum supports design education and celebrates the crafts of textiles and needlework in all its forms. This exhibition provides a unique opportunity to see the work of the RSN with the breadth and scope it deserves.
Image: The Red Dress Project. Image courtesy of The Royal School of Needlework
150 Years of the Royal School of Needlework: Crown to Catwalk is on at the Fashion and Textile Museum now until 4 September 2022.
Find out more: