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Fabric and the

Conservation of Cultures

Discover the intricate relationship between fabric and cultures at

Fabrik Arts and Heritage,

Lobethal Woollen Mill, 1 Lobethal Road, Lobethal SA 5241

in the beautiful Adelaide Hills.

6 June to 20 July 2025

Don't miss this unique opportunity to delve into the world of textile conservation and the cultural significance of fabric.

The exhibition will include textiles not seen in store or online.

This exhibition will include a new collection of textiles as well as pieces not for sale. Textiles included in this exhibition have been removed from the website for now.

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BRINGING TEXTILES TO LIFE

A 19th Century silk shawl in need of conservation treatment

19th Century silk and wool paisley shawl after textile conservation treatment

A 19th Century silk and wool "Paisley" shawl

before and after Textile Conservation Treatment Detail

Textile Conservation Services

Fabric of Life specialises in the conservation, restoration and display of new and antique textiles from all cultures of the world.

We provide conservation services to individuals, collectors and galleries enabling textile artworks to be safely preserved and displayed.

We also sell a curated collection of handcrafted textiles, lampshades, greeting cards and accessories

Testimonials

We are over the moon with much joy and happiness at the results you have achieved with our three batik cloths. It was stunning to slowly unroll each and reveal their true beauty and vitality, thank you most dearly.

Private Collector

Wet Cleaning of Indonesian Batik Collection

September 2021

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A sample of the textiles in the Fabric of Life range

Australian Aboriginal Fabric Lampshade: Poinciana Seed Pod

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Illuminate Adelaide . Spectacular lights and cosy fires in the steets
#illuminateadelaide
#winternights
#northterrace
#Adelaideparklands
#adelaidecityliving
#streetfires

Illuminate Adelaide. Such a great event
#illuminateadelaide
#bonythonhall
#winternights❄️
#adelaidecityliving
#adelaideparklands

An enjoyable afternoon with the Asian Arts Society of Australia visiting Textiles and the Conservation of Cultures @fabrik.
#textileconservation
#asiantextiles
#artsofasia
#textilecollecting
#textilehistory
#textilehistoryisarthistory
#taasa
@fabricoflife

Dangerously Modern women at AGSA. Girl with a cigarette and she is wearing a beautiful paisley shawl. c.1925 Paris by Agnes Goodsir. This beautifully curated exhibition gives a fascinating insight into Australian women painters. Why haven't we heard more about them ?
AGSA
#dangerouswomen
#Australianwomenartists
#agnesgoodsir
#paisleyshawl

For those who wonder about textile components of a refrigeration unit
@urrbraehouse
#textileconservation
#wool
#mothdamage
#colourmatched

My new workplace for the next few months. The beautiful Urrbrae House and garden. Conservation has begun of the textile components of the first refrigerator in Australia located in Urrbrae House.
#textileconservation
@urrbraehouse
#refrigeration
#historichouseandgarden

Textile conservation and display ideas . Fascinating workshop today @fabrik.arts with participants bringing in their textile treasures for advice on conservation , storage and display. Such an interesting group. We discussed methods used to hang texiles in the current exhibition, Fabric and the Conservation of Cultures.
#textileconservation
#textiledisplay
#caringfortextiles
@fabrik.arts
@Fabricoflife

Gujarat has such a wealth of textile traditions. A few are seen here @fabrik.arts
#indiantextiles
#bhuj
#rabari
#packo
#Gujarat
#choli
#dowrybag

The best way to understand the complexity of textile making is to try it Youself. TRaditional Chunri dyeing with excellent teacher and textile artist, Rehana Usman
#Chunridyeing
#RehanaUsman
@fabrik.arts
@fabricoflife
#tiedye
#bandahni
#tiedyescarf
#upcycleyourclothes

Lighting made with Australian First nations fabrics from Nagula Jarndu, Injalak Arts and Inkuntji. Hand turned sustainable timber bases. Lighting up Fabric and the Conservation of Cultures @fabrik.arts . With an Injalak shawl onthe wall.
#firstnationsfabrics
#Firstnationstextiles
#lighting
#handmadelampshades
@nagulajarndu
@@injalakarts
@Inkuntji
@fabricoflife

From my exhibition in the old Onkaparinga Woollen Mill to snuggling under my Onkaparinga blanket which Ive done since the 1960s overlooking the winter sea at Yorkes. Another circle of life.
#onkaparingablanket
#yorkes

Ikat and embroidered robes from Uzbekistan on dispay @fabrik.arts as part of Fabric and the Conservation of Cultures.
#ikatrobe
#Uzbekikat
#ikatchapan
#embroideredrobe
#embroideredchapan
#embroideredcoat
#Uzbekistanembroidery
@fabricoflife

Suzani @fabrik.arts
#suzani
@fabricoflife
#Uzbekistanembroidery
#uzbekart

Opening night tonight at Fabrik. Thank you to Melinda and her team. A night to remember. Come and see the show, Fabric and the Conservation of culture
@fabrik.arts
@fabricoflife

I'm excited to see Fabric and the Conservation of Cultures coming together @fabrik.arts . Opening at 6pm Thursday 5th June. A lifetime with textiles
#textiletraditions
#textileconservation
#handmadelighting
#handmadetextiles
#artisantextiles
#suzani
#kashmirshawls
#rabari
#Australianfirstnationstextiles

A conservator preserves material culture, allowing us to understand the cultural life of its makers through tangible objects.

An exhibition of textiles from Central Asia, India, and Australia, each carrying the story of its origins. While the identity of the artisan is not always known, the textiles themselves reveal their heritage through their design, materials, and construction techniques, offering a glimpse into the cultural traditions and skills of the makers.

This lovely French chair c.1780 had seen better days. The extremely fine tapestries were removed from the chair, washed, restored and lined. They were then reapplied to the chair. Wonderful to give new life to a rare antique.
#textiletraditions
#textileconservation
#Tapestryconservation
#Frenchtapestry
#cleaning
#upholstery
#interiordesign
#French chairs
@fabricoflife

The conservation treatment is completed and this Altar Frontal is back on the altar at All Souls Church, St Peter's. Splits and tears stabilized and an additional pole sleeve added. The pole is now painted and padded to help slow down future damage.
#textiletraditions
#textileconservation
#ecclesiasticaltextiles
#allsoulsstpeters
@fabricoflife

Altar Frontal from the beautiful All Souls Church in St Peter's. Wear and tear from everyday use. Will be back on the Altar soon
#textiletraditions
#textileconservation
#ecclesiasticaltextiles
#altarfrontal

Packing up my textiles for my exhibition at @fabrik.arts
Fabric and the Conservation of Cultures

Please join us for the opening on Thursday 5th June at 6pm

Exhibition runs from 6th June to 20 July.
More info www.fabrik.org.au/fabric-and-the-conservation-of-cultures/

#textiletraditions
#textileconservation
#artisantextiles
@fabrik.arts
@fabricoflife
#centralasiantextiles
#indiantextiles
#Australianfirstnationstextiles
#culturaltraditions

Great opening tonight of Elizabeth Bowen's exhibition Ghost Trees.
#treesinart
@elizabeth_bowen_painter
@campbelltownarthouse
#environmentalart

Pair of lampshades made from Uzbekistan silk satin ikat. Off to their new home in Sydney.
#handmadelighting
#uzbekikat
#lampshade
#handmadelampshades
#silkikat
#interiordesign

Thrilled to have our handmade lampshades, made from Australian First Nations Fabrics, in the gallery shop @signalpointexperiencecentre in Goolwa
#firstnationsfabriclampshade
#firstnationsfabrics
#lightinginspiration
#handmadelampshade
#interiørdesign

A big job this week. A WWI Union Jack measuring 2.8 x 1.5 metres . The flag was stabilized and hand stitched onto a fabric covered stretcher for display. Many moth holes and some damage from use. Family heirloom.
#familyhistory
#textiletraditions
#ww1flag
#textileconservation
#textiledisplay
#largescaleart

Washed this beautiful old kantha embroidery yesterday. Collected decades ago in India. I finally paid it the attention it deserved with great results. Much brighter and defined design colours on a cleaner background. Ready for my upcoming exhibition at Fabrik
#textiletraditions
#textilearts
#textileconservation
#kantha
#fabrikartsandheritage
#fabricoflife
#cleaninghistorictextiles

A joyous family day
@kim__artistry
@mikehemusphoto
@longviewvineyard

Wedding time in my family. Girls day out. I don't often post personal photos, but this is such a happy time
#familylove
#motherlove
#daughterlove
#weddings

Quilt repairs today. Some worn patches need support.
#quilts
#textileconservation
#quiltrepairs
#patchwork
#heirloomquilt

A few examples of our lampshades made in various sizes from Australian First Nations Hand printed fabrics. For more info and to order visit our website www.fabricoflife.com.au
#lighting
#Australianfirstnationsfabrics
#aboriginalfabric
#lampshade

The textile traditions of Central Asia spread to India and continued to develop and flourish. We are lucky to have this artistic legacy to enjoy
#indiantextiles
#centralasiantextiles
#suzani
#blockprinting
#indianblockprint
#paisleydesign
#interiordesign

Great talk about Indonesian batik by Colleen Morrow @fabrik.arts to
coincide with an exhibition of her lifetime of collecting
@fabrik.arts
#colleenmorrow
#Indonesiantextiles
#collectingtextiles
#batik
#Indonesianbatik
#indiantradecloths

Our new sets of 6 mixed floral napkins . Handmade in India with exquisite block printed designs, these napkins are perfect for adding a touch of colourful elegance to your summer dining table.
www.fabricoflife.com.au/tablecloths-and-napkins

#blockprintednapkins
#indiantextiles
#cottonnapkins
#tablenapkins
#sustainablenapkins
#handmade
#homedecor

Happy parrots 🦜 in the fountain with a back drop of Chihuly glass at our beautiful Adelaide Botanic Gardens
#greenparrots
#adelaideparklands
#adelaidebotanicgardens
#Chihuly
#citypark
#urbanparks
#adelaidecityliving
#adelaideparklandsassociation

Excellent exhibition @fabrik.arts of textiles collected over many years by Colleen Morrow, an expert on Indonesian textiles. Perfect sunny day for a drive in the hills with a stop off at @woodsidecheese and @melbaschocolates
#indonesianweaving
#fabrikartsandheritage
#Indonesiantextiles
#adelaidehills
#handmadetextiles
#textiletraditions

Another visit to our beautiful Adelaide Botanic Gardens. A cool place for a hot day. The Chihuly glass sculpturesare different on every visit as the seasons change around them and the plantings grow. I wish they could stay here forever!
#adelaidebotanicgardens
#adelaideparklands
#Chihuly
#adelaidecityliving
#urbanparks
#summerholidays

Yesterday we said goodbye to Cooper. A wonderful companion for nearly 12 years. Walks in the park and on the beach, hours of throwing the ball and a happy tail wagging to welcome us home.

Wishing you a very happy, restful, and rejuvenating holiday and a wonderful year in 2025
#yorkes
#elifshafak
#christmasholidays

A room of spectacular glass @jamfactoryau . We have such talented glass artists in SA. What a joy to behold.

Rene Magritte. A fascinating exploration of his paintings from his first exhibition to his last. Fascinating insight into his thought process as an artist and clever thoughtful paintings
#renemagritte
@agnsw
#surrealism
#climate
#renemagritteartist

Framed Delhi Shawl c.1820. To hand next to a contemporary portrait with the sitter wearing this shawl
#historictextiles
#delhishawls
#textiletraditions
#textileconservation
#textiledisplay
#indiantextiles
@smartartgallery

Archibald Prize travels to Bowral . Fascinating range of talented artists and interesting subjects. A couple of my favourites.
#Davidstratton
#marcialangton
#Archibaldprize

Machu Picchu. Fascinating exploration of ancient Inca culture
#machupicchu
#incaculture
#incagold
#incahistory

#craftedliberation
#headscarf
#australiandesigncentre
#stadiumseating
#iranianwomenartist
#rkcollective

#historictextiles
#framedtextiles
#textiletraditions
#textileframing
#textileconservation
#Croatiantextiles
#textiledisplay
#fabricdisplay
#Croatiannationalanthem
@smartartgallery

Nice to have the peaceful parklands back for a while #morningwalkadelaide
#adelaideparklands
#adelaideparklandsassociation
#rymillpark
#ducksareback
#cityparks
#adelaidecityliving
#jacaranda

#Radicaltextiles
@agsa.adelaide
#womensstories
#historythroughcloth
#Australianfashion
#Australianhistory
#textiles
#sharedstories

The 2 sides of an Adelaide Christmas. Jacaranda trees and christmas cheer and roads and parks closed with car race fences and traffic jams.
#vailo500adelaide
@petermalinauskas
#adelaideparklands
#cityofadelaide
@southaustralia
#adelaideparklandsassociation
#adelaidecityliving
#carsinparks
#adelaide500

Set of 6 hand block printed napkins.100% cotton fabric. $50
Machine washable for easy reuse
#setofnapkins
#blockprintednapkins
#tablenapkins
#christmascheer
#indiantextiles
#traditionaldesigns

Delhi Shawl c.1820. Repaired and display preparation for framing . It will join a portrait of the owner wearing the shawl in 1820.
#delhishawls
#indiantextiles
#textiletraditions
#textilearts
#textileconservation
#interiordesign
#textiledisplay

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