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Today, the pencil, pen, watercolour and oil sketches produced by John Constable (1776 – 1837) in the open air are valued for their freshness and vitality. However, at the time when Constable was ...

The first Chinese wallpapers appeared for sale in London in the late 17th century. These hand-painted papers, and the chinoiserie (use of Chinese motifs and techniques) decorative styles they inspired ...

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Originally made from old, recycled fabrics, the traditional kantha cloth is an example of 'flat', or unwadded quilting, worked on multiple layers of fabric. Bangladeshi or Bengali kantha cloths were ...

Try your hand at crafting your own Japanese style 'boro' bag, inspired by the tradition of recycling and reworking pre-existing textiles. One example of a boro garment in our collection is a ...

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Discover a selection of vintage knitting patterns for stylish and innovative men's fashion accessories. From helmets to ...

Explore the range of exclusive gifts, jewellery, prints and more. Every purchase supports the V&A ...

Strange shapes, floating body parts and bizarre landscapes: the Surrealists sought to challenge notions of normality through the power of photography. Surrealism began in the wake of the First World ...

Join us for a night of reflection and celebration as we explore the career of singer, songwriter, producer and actress ...

Legendary Russian goldsmith, Carl Fabergé, fostered an Anglo-Russian relationship which saw the opening of a London branch in 1903, the only one outside Russia.