In today’s world of lycra, fake fur, and disposable garments, we must not forget that the story of textiles is the story of civilization itself. Textiles have shaped who we are through inventions, art, and trade. It is not just costumes, and whether they are embellished or not, but the way they are ... Read more

    Colonial history is being placed under a completely new lens with hidden pockets of history adding new stories of diaspora to Australia’s shores. How do you find hidden gems through research? And which sources can you use to find facts about settlers and convicts with other than Anglo-Celtic ancestry? Roanna Gonsalves’ own experience ... Read more