This collective volume, edited by Kerstin Droß-Krüpe, Louise Quillien and Kalliope Sarri, was published by Zea Books, an imprint of the University of Nebraska Lincoln, and comprises 17 chapters authored by no less than 57 authors. To honour the networking spirit of EuroWeb, each chapter is co-signed by at least two authors from different Action member countries.

The collective contributions reflect the debates and collaborations which took place across the Action’s network during its four-year duration, and cover a range of topics grouped into five major thematic axes:

• The Materiality of Ancient Textiles and Clothing
• Textile Analysis and Technology
• Textile Terminologies
• Dress Cultures and Imagery
• Clothing, Identities and Politics

The contributions highlight the most recent and original research hailing from Textile Heritage research, made available to all those who are interested in Open Access. The full volume is available for download here and the invidual contributions can be browsed and downloaded here.

Concluding Conference for COST Action “EuroWeb – Europe through Textiles” (CA19131) 

Call for Papers 

It is our pleasure to announce the Call for Papers for the EuroWeb concluding conference titled “After EuroWeb: Expanding Horizons in Textile Studies and European Networking”, which will be held at the University of Warsaw, Poland, from 20th to 21st May 2024. 

This gathering will serve as a moment of reflection, celebration, and anticipation for the future. Beyond summarising EuroWeb’s achievements and acknowledging the commitments outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding, as well as our failures, we are particularly keen to explore if and how EuroWeb has reshaped textile studies across Europe. 

We especially welcome you to share your observations on whether EuroWeb has paved the way for new areas of textile research. Have we collectively identified uncharted territories, innovative methodologies, or interdisciplinary approaches that may reshaped the fabric of textile studies? We look to hear your reflections on whether EuroWeb has succeeded in bridging gaps between academia, craftspeople, industry, and stakeholders. What lessons can we draw from these interactions for future collaborations? Share your perspectives on whether EuroWeb has played a role in shaping a new vision for textiles. Have our collaborative efforts led to a reimagining of the role of textiles in society, culture, and industry? How can we build on the foundations laid by EuroWeb to foster ongoing collaboration, knowledge exchange, and community building in the realm of textile studies? 

The conference will comprise a regular session with maximum 28 oral presentations and a table ronde open to all conference participants and the present EuroWeb members. The conference will be followed by the Management Committee Meeting on 21st May 2024 (16:30–18:10 CET). 

Proposals for 20-minute oral presentations should include an abstract in English, with a maximum length of 300 words, as well as the presenter’s personal details (title/degree, name, affiliation, email address, and, if available, ORCID ID number).  

Deadline 

The deadline for submitting proposals is 22nd March 2024. Please send your submissions to: euroweb.cost@uw.edu.pl or a.ulanowska@uw.edu.pl.  

Important dates: 

Deadline for submitting proposals: March 22nd, 2024 

Approval of proposals: March 31st, 2024 

Please mark these dates in your calendar to ensure timely submission of proposals! 

The Organisers 

Agata Ulanowska, Karina Grömer, Marie-Louise Nosch, Christina Margariti, Magdalena Woźniak, Louise Quillien, Francesco Meo, Francisco B. Gomes, Riina Rammo, Cécile Michel, Hana Lukesova, Catarina Costeira, and Alina Iancu 

Grant Holder and Local Organisers:

University of Warsaw

Faculty of Archaeology of the University of Warsaw

University of Warsaw Museum

The full call for papers for this conference can be downloaded here.º