Conservation · V&A

Take a behind the scenes look at a detailed textile conservation treatment by Howard Sutcliffe, Principal Conservator at River Region Costume and Textile Conservation. This fragile silk satin and velvet ottoman by Gustave Herter was carefully stabilized using a thermoplastic adhesive coated net overlay to help support the splits in the satin and hand-dyed patching to protect its delicate structure, without compromising the raised velvet design. Conservation work like this is made possible by the

What does the UK offer in the field of textile conservation studies? Let’s hear it from aspiring conservationist Anaka Asokan what she looks forward to learning in the UK. #StudyUK | British Council India