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Renaissance Fabrics Come to Life

5th Oct 2010

Stirling Castle Fabric 1

Above: one of the designs developed for the palace after extensive research and investigation

The silk designs we have spent so long developing for James V's Renaissance Palace at Stirling Castle are finally coming off the loom and we visit the weaving mill for quality control checks. It is an exciting day for all involved, especially Vivienne Swatridge (pictured below), our textiles specialist, who has overseen this project since its initial conception. Congratulations Vivienne! Stirling CastleStirling Castle - Vivienne Swatridge
Stirling Castle Fabric 4

Stirling Castle Fabric 2

Above: The Weaver checks the loom

Below: The Dyer's workshop - in preparation for the weaving of the next specially designed silk

Stirling Castle Fabric 3