World Embroidery Week - Monday Talk 4pm-5pm Museum Volunteers

Threads of Identity

This talk is for Museum Volunteers

As the world changes around us, it is important to remember the traditions, skills and cultural knowledge that have shaped our lives and communities across generations.

For World Embroidery Week 2026, the Embroiderers Guild of Western Australia invites Museum volunteers on a remarkable journey through some of the embroidered traditions of the world. This special exhibition explores how communities across cultures have used textiles to express identity, celebrate significant life events, and create a sense of belonging.  The Conservation of objects will also be discussed in this one hour talk. 

Please feel free to arrive earlier to view the exhibition.