FMSTO: Machinery

The Borås Textile Museum is closed this year, preparing for a move to different premises.

Some photos from my archives might give you an idea why they’ll need at least a couple of years for the move…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some people (staff included) question the need to move at all, as the premises they’ve been in for the last couple of decades are well suited for the museum.

(Personally I liked it were it was, because it was close to where I live! )

But one of the purposes, as I understand it, is to integrate the museum with the Textile College (all in other newly renovated old textile industry buildings).

I guess even museums have to move with the times!

Friday My Town Shoot Out: Machinery

Ruby Tuesday: Maypole Braider

“Maypole Braider: 16 bobbins rotate in a zig-zag pattern. Half of these
rotate clockwise, the other half anti-clockwise. In order to provide a
stable braid, a core of threads is fed upwards through the centre hole.”

Another of the many fascinating machines at the Textile Museum!

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