Where learning, research, collections and creative practice meet.
Textiles – Stories – Connections
Textiles touch every part of our lives. They keep us warm, mark important occasions, express identity, and connect us to people, places, and traditions. The Textile Trust Aotearoa exists to inspire learning, support research, preserve collections, and celebrate the creativity and cultural significance of textiles.
Whether you are a maker, researcher, student, collector, or simply curious about cloth and clothing, we invite you to explore, learn, and share in the stories that textiles tell.
Learning
Workshops, talks and opportunities to develop practical skills and textile knowledge.
Research and Collections
Explore our Reference Library, Textile Research Collection and studio.
Textile Stories
Read the latest articles from our weekly journal exploring textiles, makers, collections and ideas.
Whether you’re a maker, researcher, student or simply curious, you’re welcome here.
From our collections
Featured object
Geometrics rag rug by Karlene Herdman
This rag rug was made by Greymouth local, Karlene Herdman. Its bright colours and geometric motifs come from a long history of repurposing old clothes and textiles to create floor and bed covers.
Visit the Trust
Browse the library, explore the collections, attend a workshop or simply enjoy a conversation about textiles.