Early Textiles Study Group

The Early Textiles Study Group (ETSG) came into being in 1981 after a small group of people working with or researching into archaeological textiles started to meet together on a semi-regular basis to discuss their work and problems, to share knowledge and experience, and to advance their knowledge by visiting collections and exhibitions together.

Contact Us

The group is run by a small, formal committee elected from the membership.  Officers and contact details can be found on the Committee page.

Join Us

See Membership for information about how to become a Core or Associate member.

Courses

Training courses on the identification of textile structures, like conferences, are open to all. For more information, see Courses.

Conferences

The themed biennial conferences are open to anyone, attracting participants from all over Europe and overseas. See Conferences for details of past programmes.

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