On the trail of fabrics
© Unsplash | Foto: Mario Verduzco (lizenzfrei)
Close-up of colorful textiles with various textures and colors, artfully interwoven together.
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In the WELTSTUDIO at BERLIN GLOBAL, textile archaeologist Ronja Lau talks about the origins and history of textiles in Berlin and Europe in an easy-to-understand and interactive way.

What did people wear from the Stone Age to the Middle Ages? How was clothing made and how can we find out from tiny fabric finds?

Ronja Lau takes all interested parties on an exciting search for clues into the world of textile research at 12 a.m. and 3 p.m.. There are many fabrics to discover and feel.

The event is held in German.

Ronja Lau is a textile archaeologist and mediator. She is an expert in the field of experimental archaeology and specialises in textiles and clothing from the Stone Age to the Middle Ages.

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In the Humboldt Forum's foyer there is a 17 meter high media tower, called "cosmograph". It gives visitors comprehensive information about their visit and can transform into an art and light installation.
© SHF / David von Becker
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