Costume and Textile Association of New Zealand is a forum for the study, research, and conservation of dress and textiles.
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5 May 2023
'A little bit heavy, but it is what it is' - the colonial history of collecting and exhibiting the material culture of the Pacific. Hatesa Seumanutafa from @CantMuseum talked to the exclusion of indigenous voices. We're examining traditions - observance and departure
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12 Apr 2023
Small badges hold layers of meaning. This evokes Nike, winged goddess of speed, strength & victory. Hear Stephanie Gibson at our symposium (link in bio) on badge histories of Aotearoa. Wgton Roller Skating Club badge, 1948. Gift of J.W. Jarvis 1998. Te Papa (GH009449)
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7 Apr 2023
Sartorial diplomacy! @grouffles and Chanel
Clarke are presenting at our May symposium (see bio for link), focusing on Rt. Hon. Helen Clark on the World Stage. Image: tangzhuang jacket worn at the 2001 APEC meeting in Shanghai, from the collection of Auckland Museum.
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7 Apr 2023
The Call for Papers for the 2023 special issue of Scope: Fashion closes 30 April. The theme is Ara Honohono|Connecting Pathways, reflecting the ways in which fashion operates and is practiced. Check out submission guidelines thescopes.org/journal/
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27 Mar 2023
The return of iD, 27 March - 2 April 2023. Check the options for virtual viewing! costumeandtextile.nz/the-ret… via @CTANZDressAddress
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25 Mar 2023
40 days until our symposium, Traditions: Observance or departure. Last time Justine Treadwell presented on 18th century kākahu. Read Justine's article in the latest edition of Context, and @muguetdebois summary of the whole event. Register for 2023 events.humanitix.com/ctanz-s…
ALT Image: Close up of Margery Blackwell's weaving sample in Justine Treadwell's presentation, photograph by Jane Groufsky.
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22 Mar 2023
Our symposium programme is out drive.google.com/file/d/1vzF… and includes Caitlin Rose Donnelly with Horoi: My art practice as a Māori and Pākehā artist working with textiles. The everyday objects of motherhood become materials for art.
ALT Caitlin Rose Donnelly, Mahana (2021), Woollen blankets, timber, wire. Sixteen blankets, 210m of chained blanket. Approx., 3 x 4 x 2m (H x W x D). In Paemanu: Tauraka Toi at Dunedin Public Art Gallery.
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21 Mar 2023
Looking back to Giles Peterson's Garden of Memories talk at our 2021 symposium as we countdown to events.humanitix.com/ctanz-s… Image Jane Groufsky, courtesy of Giles Peterson
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19 Mar 2023
This link got a kink first time around. A good listen for fabric fans - Victoria Finlay: How Fabrics are woven into our lives rnz.co.nz/national/programme…
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17 Mar 2023
Tamaki Makarau exhibition crawl costumeandtextile.nz/tamaki-… via @CTANZDressAddress
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12 Mar 2023
An ice-cream wrapper or a textile treat? Jay Hutchinson embroidered Jelly Tip. New at @OtagoMuseum & in Moira White’s ‘Collection Notes’ for Context #43. Acquired with assistance of the Blumhardt Foundation, 2021. Context is free for members and at libraries. Photo: Olga Gallery
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9 Mar 2023
Fine fibre for Friday. Can imagine Siobhan from #bansheesofinishirin #darning her summer stockings with these
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4 Mar 2023
1969, New York, 5th Ave. Gary Blackman bought this Formfit Rogers nightdress with @EmilioPucci design as a gift for his wife, Margery. Get the story of how it ended up @OtagoMuseum in Context #43, delivered to CTANZ members and in libraries. Photo: Tūhura Otago Museum Collection
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27 Feb 2023
Context #43 includes a round up of new acquisitions for @OtagoMuseum Shape wear takes new form in Victoria McIntosh’s Fat Pants. Acquired with the assistance of the Blumhardt Foundation, 2021. Context is delivered to CTANZ members and is at libraries. Photo: Jen Copedo.
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26 Oct 2022
A nostalgia trip or a history lesson? Either way, enjoy some backstage couture moments theguardian.com/fashion/2022…
17 Oct 2022
Stitching is the cure for much of what ails us! Philippa Doyle's reworked doilies are up at Coridore Gallery, 115 Pembroke Rd. Worth a trip south @BronwynLabrum @LizMCotton?
ALT Vintage white cotton doily with new stitching spelling out "The best antidote to negative politics is creative stabbing of fabric"
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29 Sep 2022
Ngahere #weaving exhibition is in Rangiora until 6 October, then to @RArtspace in Nelson through November. Next stop @AratoiM
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28 Sep 2022
See textile works in the 9th Art Science exhibition - exploring Air on human and planetary scale @Lovedunedin
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27 Sep 2022
Call for papers: Media, Culture, and Society Conference - Auckland 2022 costumeandtextile.nz/call-fo… via @CTANZDressAddress