El Cuerpo Vestido
Avinguda Diagonal 686, Barcelona, Spain 08034Map
Palau de Pedralbes
+34 93 256 2300
Neighborhood: Hospitalet
Overview
Museu Tèxtil i d'Indumentària is home to the permanent exhibition titled 'El Cuerpo Vestido' which is a real treat for fashionistas and lovers of period clothing. The collection is dedicated to trends in apparel throughout the ages and on the whole the exhibit highlights how different styles influence our appearance.
- Type:
Arts & Museums
- Nearest Train: Palau Reial
- Venue Description:
This museum is divided into three sections: textiles, clothes and lace. It gives visitors the chance to trace the history of fabrics and fashion from Ancient Egypt up to the present day. Moreover, it includes a collection of mannequins, textile tools, carpets, embroidered pieces and liturgical ornaments, among other items. There is also a terrace-bar all year round that is one of the most pleasant spots in Barcelona. Furthermore, there is a nice shop where they sell any kind of fabric, and clothes made from natural materials and fibers. During school holidays, they organize workshops through which children can learn arts like how to weave a tapestry.
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