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“Fabrics of a Decorative Character”: Introducing the International Textile Collection

Celebrate the International Textile Collection joining Special Collections in this new display.

Explore the collection, formerly known as ULITA, through a range of stunning items and amazing stories.

The display presents highlights of the geographically diverse collections and how these incredible international textiles came to the University of Leeds. It also tells the story of how the collection came about as an early teaching museum in the Yorkshire College over 120 years ago.

On show will be some of the most exquisite and colourful items in the collection—so discover this rich resource today.

Close-up detail of a baby's hat made in China
Close-up detail of a baby's hat made in China