Passementerie, Narrow Wares and Silkwomen
Submission deadline: 15 January, 2027 

On Sunday 25 April 2027, The Medieval Dress and Textile Society will host its annual conference online via Zoom.

We welcome proposals for 20- to 30-minute papers concerning all aspects of European textiles, clothing, dress and fashion accessories from the end of the Roman Empire in western Europe until the Early Modern Period (approximately 400 to 1600 C.E.).  Papers on this theme might address making, selling or using lace, braids, tapes, tassels, fringe, cords and other passementerie; importing, creating, modifying or distributing both the raw and finished materials used to create such trimmings; or the lives of the women and men who plied trades related to these wares.   We encourage speakers of both academic and non-academic backgrounds to propose papers. Surprise us with the creativity and scope of your investigations.

Any questions, please contact events@medats.org.uk. 
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Please give a 2-3 sentence curriculum vitae, or describe three to five details that give us a sense of your
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Are there any limitations about what time of day you would be available to give a presentation on  Sunday 25 April 2027? *
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