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Unravelling the Allure of Brocante: Exploring the Charm of Antique Fairs

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It encompasses a wide range of items, including vintage furniture, antique home décor, retro clothing, rare books, and countless other objects that have weathered the test of time. In those times, traders would set up stalls to sell various used and second-hand items, including textiles and household goods.

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American Folk Art: Celebrating the Creativity and Craftsmanship of Everyday Artisans 

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From self-taught artists to delightful wood carvings and intricate quilting and textile makers, American folk art encapsulates the spirit of a nation and the legacies handed down across its history. Materiality Different examples of American folk art can stand the test of time with varying longevity. Sold for $1,075.5

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American Folk Art: Celebrating the Creativity and Craftsmanship of Everyday Artisans 

Invaluable

From self-taught artists to delightful wood carvings and intricate quilting and textile makers, American folk art encapsulates the spirit of a nation and the legacies handed down across its history. Materiality Different examples of American folk art can stand the test of time with varying longevity. Sold for $1,075.5

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Nature in Scandinavian Design: Embracing Organic Forms and Materials

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Principally gaining inspiration from all aspects of the natural world, sustainability and shapes uninhibited by structure are crucial to this design ethos – applied to everything from furniture colors and architecture to the objects we use on a daily basis. Their work emphasized furniture that was both accessible and elegantly crafted.

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RESCHEDULED: WCG Annual 3-Ring Circus, Wednesday, January 29, 2025

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As the projects Conservation Textile Specialists, one of our primary tasks is to create custom storage mounts and housing for every object in the BFM collection. But in the summer of 2024, I encountered a book with a silk covering that needed a textile conservators eye. Follow us on Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube !

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WCG Annual 3-Ring Circus, Thursday, January 9th, 2025, 5:00–7:30 pm

WCG

As the projects Conservation Textile Specialists, one of our primary tasks is to create custom storage mounts and housing for every object in the BFM collection. But in the summer of 2024, I encountered a book with a silk covering that needed a textile conservators eye. Follow us on Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube !