Archaeological and World Textiles
Archaeological textiles are among the most challenging of all artifacts to handle and conserve. Having survived hundreds, sometimes thousands of years in the ground, they tend to deteriorate rapidly once exposed to humidity, light, and oxygen.
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Images courtesy of Huaca Huallamarca Museum.
Museum Textile Services works with universities, museums, and collectors in the United States and abroad to preserve, analyze, and safely exhibit archaeological textiles and mummy bundles. To learn more about the Ancient Peruvian Textiles Workshop click here.
 Image courtesy of Huaca Malena Museum. | View our virtual exhibit Five Years of Conservation Collaboration in both English and Spanish on our Past Exhibits page. Additional information about Peruvian archaeological textiles and contemporary Peruvian dyes can be found on our Resources Page. |
Click here to learn about conserving Architectural Interiors.
