Museo etnografico dell’arte tessile lanzese
Museum | Lanzo Torinese | Piemonte | Italy
The Museo Etnografico-Laboratorio dell'Arte Tessile Lanzese in Lanzo Torinese is a cultural center that preserves and promotes the rich tradition of textile art in the region. It was opened on July 10, 2021 in new, spacious premises in the historic center of Lanzo.
Architecture and Furnishings
The museum is divided into three thematically designed sections:
Tapestries and Textile Art: This section presents a collection of tapestries and other textile artworks created between 1910 and 1935 by Elena Mars Albert and her collaborators. These works were later gifted to the museum by the Albert family.
Tools of Lanzese Textile Art: Numerous original tools used in Lanzo Torinese and the surrounding valleys for creating the characteristic Lanzese embroideries are displayed here. A notable exhibit is a functional loom from the late 19th century, restored in 2009 and still in operation today.
Clothing and Accessories: This section showcases an extensive collection of personal undergarments, clothing, accessories, baby clothes, and household linens dating from the late 19th to the first half of the 20th century.
Significance and Influence
The museum plays a crucial role in preserving and promoting the traditional textile art of Lanzo Torinese. It serves as an educational center, offering visitors the opportunity to learn and appreciate the techniques and materials of historical textile production. Through workshops and events, knowledge of this art form is kept alive and passed down to future generations.
The Museo Etnografico-Laboratorio dell'Arte Tessile Lanzese is therefore a significant place that strengthens the cultural identity of the region and preserves the rich heritage of textile art in Lanzo Torinese.
