Embroiderers' Guild of WA
About
About
About organisation
The Embroiderers’ Guild of WA, a voluntary non-profit organisation, was founded in 1969 with the aim to foster needleart in its many forms and to ensure the traditions, part of our cultural heritage, are carried on for future generations.
In 1997 to assist its aims, the Guild established the Historic and Contemporary Textile Collection with embroidery, lace, related tools and publications, known as The Collection. Housed in a room at Guild House, the Guild’s headquarters in Alfred Cove, it is maintained by a small group of volunteers, Guild members, who meet fortnightly.
There are over 3000 items covering all eras, from Western Australia, Australia and overseas. Included are household linens, costume and accessories, art works and related items such as tools. The earliest object is Italian needlelace from 1660 and the latest a 2022 wall hanging from WA textile artist Marjorie Coleman.
The Collection is used by Guild members, tutors and the public for enjoyment, inspiration, teaching, education and research. Displays are held regularly at Guild House, libraries, community centres, and other venues.
A significant aspect of its policy is the education of everyone in the preservation and conservation of their precious/significant textiles. Talks, demonstrations and workshops are given at Guild House and in the community.
Viewing the Collection is by appointment only to collection@embroiderersguildwa.org.au
Digitalisation is underway.
For more information, visit www.embroiderersguildwa.org.au
Collection
Collection
Collection overview
The Embroiderers Guild Collection has grown over 25 years to over 3000 objects reflecting a wide variety of hand made and machine made techniques which have been used in the home and for garments. Not only European cultures are represented, but also those from the far East including spectacularly embroidered kimonos and obis.
Hand and machine embroidered lace are also well represented.
In more recent years, the Collection has expanded its policy to include contemporary stitch based works created by Guild members or works created and exhibited by the wider textile community.
Tools and equipment from a wide range of textile arts are also included, as well as an archive of patterns and magazines.
The Embroiderers Guild Collection welcomes donations of quality textiles and embroidery.
Contact
Contact
Contact information
565 Canning Highway
Alfred Cove WA 6154
Australia
Visit
Visit
Visit information
565 Canning Highway
Alfred Cove WA 6154
Australia
Individual and group visitors are welcome to visit.
Please contact: collection@embroiderersguildwa.org.au to arrange a suitable time.
As the majority of the collection is in storage cabinets, we will ask you to specify any particular interest so relevant items can be made available for your visit.