Kurdish Textile Museum, Textile museum in Erbil Citadel, Iraq
The Kurdish Textile Museum exhibits regional fabrics, traditional garments, carpets, and handmade decorative items within a restored mansion in the citadel complex.
Established in 2004, the museum occupies a renovated residence in the southeast section of Erbil Citadel, displaying centuries-old textile production techniques.
The collection demonstrates regional weaving methods, natural dyeing processes using local plants, and distinct patterns representing different Kurdish communities.
The museum provides guided tours, educational programs, and hands-on workshops where visitors learn traditional weaving techniques from local craftspeople.
The facility maintains an archive of wool samples dyed with wild flowers and plants, documenting traditional Kurdish color extraction methods.
Location: تەعجیل
Website: http://kurdishtextilemuseum.com
GPS coordinates: 36.19023,44.01010
Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:28
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