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Chintz. How a Fabric Conquered the World

Name: Chintz. How a Fabric Conquered the World
Start: 2026-09-29T10:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-29T17:00:00+02:00
Location: Avenue Général Guiguer 3, 1197 Prangins, Schweiz

Avenue Général Guiguer 3, 1197 Prangins, Schweiz
Prangins, Switzerland
May 8, 2021 - April 30, 2029
Tuesday | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Description

Following the success of the temporary exhibition in 2018, Château de Prangins is creating an entirely new chintz centre comprising the permanent exhibition Chintz: how a fabric conquered the world together with a study room and workshops on natural dyeing. Weaving together local and global history, the exhibition invites visitors to trace the story of these textiles on four continents.

Highlights

Permanent exhibition on chintz at Château de Prangins
Includes a study room and natural dyeing workshops
Explores global history of textiles across four continents

General Information

Château de Prangins in Switzerland has opened a new chintz centre featuring a permanent exhibition. The exhibit traces the history of chintz textiles worldwide and offers workshops on natural dyeing techniques.