The institute, founded by Werner and Margaret Abegg, collects, researches and restores textile treasures. The in-house textile collection includes fabrics from the 4th century BC to around 1800.

The institute, founded by Werner and Margaret Abegg, collects, researches and restores textile treasures. The in-house textile collection includes fabrics from the 4th century B.C. to around 1800. Highlights in the permanent exhibition include large-format wall hangings from late antiquity, Central Asian caftans from the 8th and 9th centuries, silk robes from the Chinese Liao dynasty, and European fabrics and church vestments from the 12th to 18th centuries. Precious panel paintings, sculptures and goldsmith's work complete the presentation. Annual special exhibitions are always devoted to new themes in textile art. The Villa Abegg, built in 1966-1969 in the style of the Upper Italian Baroque, is furnished with original historical wall coverings, furniture and works of art from the Renaissance to the Rococo.


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