Rossi Conservation is a textile conservation studio based in East Lothian, Scotland. We offer textile conservation services such as assessment, treatment, mounting, storage, and prevention education throughout the country. Find out more about our services here.
Latest Posts
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Fabulous Fibers: Animal, Vegetable, Mineral (and Synthetic too)
As I discussed in my last post, textiles are all made out of fibers. But what are fibers? Fibers are the small units that make up textiles. If…
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What is a textile? Tapestries, shoes, and more?
I’ve already explained what a textile conservator is, but what exactly is a textile? The meaning seems obvious until you try to clearly define what is a textile.…
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When Moths Attack Part II: Eradication and Prevention
Haven’t read When Moths Attack Part I: Introduction and Identification? Click here! Now that you know what types of moths cause damage and how to identify them, I’m…
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5 Electric Long Draw Tips for Beginners (PLY, Summer 2021)
It’s that lovely time of the year when a new issue of PLY: The Magazine for Handspinners comes out! And guess who has an article in it! This…
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Conservation at Work: William Gray’s Purse (PieceWork, Summer 2021)
The new issue of PieceWork is out! When I saw that the topic was Safekeeping: Preserving Needlework Histories I knew that I had to submit an article on…
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When Moths Attack Part I: Introduction and Identification
Introduction One of the scariest things for a textile crafter is seeing a moth fly out of your precious stash of fibers and yarns. But how do you…
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