Mothers of Invention
25 Millennia of Innovation
Curated by Marijke Kerkhoven and Dr. Elizabeth Barber
Orenburg Lace Shawl
Handspun Goat Hair, handknit
Russia
1880
Orenburg Lace Shawls
The yarn for Orenburg shawls is handspun from the fleece of Ural Mountain goats and blended with silk. Patternworks carries these incredible shawls imported by a Russian ballerina now living in the U.S.
More on Orenburg
Lavender Fleece provides additional information about the history of Orenburg lace and this unique breed of goats.
Mothers of Invention
A virtual gallery of images from the Mothers of Invention Exhibit.
Museum for Textiles
The Museum for Textiles in Toronto, Ontario has an international reputation for the breadth of its ethnographic collection and exhibition programming. Their website has additional information about their programs, exhibits and virtual galleries.
