The Textile Society's Manchester Antique and Vintage Textile Fair
A key event in the Textile Fairs calendar bringing together antique and vintage textile dealers from around the globe. You will find an array of items from Asia, Europe brought to you by leading specialists. Many dealers are world renowned experts who offer advice to Museums, Archives and Collectors. You will find costume, textiles, accessories to suit all pockets and taste. From 17th and 18th century to mid-century; precious remnants to court dress and world textiles.
The fair is an exciting and abundant source for objects and ideas, whether wall art or wearables, the beautiful or the kitsch. For those who care about sustainability, the upcycling and repurposing of the old into something unique and personal for fashion or interiors you will be spoilt for choice.
Open: 10am-4pm (Trade from 8am).
Admission: 8am - Early bird and trade £20.
10am – General Public £8; Textile Society Members/Students £5.
Pay on the door with cash / card or book your advance tickets online via Eventbrite.
Parking is available, free for 3 hours and chargeable there after. All parking must be registered via PayByPhone including free sessions.
Premium Listing visit : http://www.textilesociety.org.uk/
Address
The Textile Society's Manchester Antique and Vintage Textile Fair
The Armitage Centre
Moseley Road
Fallowfield
Manchester
M14 6HE
Contact Textile Society
Telephone : 0207 923 0031
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Photos from the Textile Societys Manchester Antique Textile Fair at the Armitage Centre in Fallowfield, Manchester in March 2015 and in 2018. Photos taken by Antiques-atlas.com.
The event for 2024 takes place on Sunday 28th April 2024.
Two dealers at the fair who have sites with Antiques Atlas are ... (just click the link to view some of their stock online)
Textiles and Stuff
Vertu Antiques and Textiles
The trade fair is supported by Upstairs, where we host a vibrant display from Guilds, Societies, Artists, Museums, Academics and Practitioners. This is also the venue for the Textile Society Bursary Awards, and the finalists will be displaying and talking about their work ahead of the awards announcements in the afternoon.
All profits from the fair support the work of the Textile Society by funding the awards and bursaries programme, including the Student Bursary, Museum, Archive & Conservation Award, Professional Development Award and the Critical Writing Award.