IKEA: Magical Patterns

Delve into six decades of groundbreaking textile design by IKEA. The exhibition features 180 iconic fabrics that showcase the rich history of the Swedish furniture retailer's commitment to innovation, collaboration, and experimental design.

Picking up the Thread: The Past, Present and Future of Tapestry

Featuring 69 artists from nine countries and showcasing over 90 separate tapestries, the exhibition highlight the skills and experience of British Tapestry Group members.

Drawing on Style: Original Fashion Illustration

Featuring works by artists including Antonio Lopez, Kenneth Paul Block and Steven Stipelman, the exhibition explores how fashion illustrators bridged journalism and fine art at a moment when the illustrated image still rivalled photography. 

The Biba Story: 1964–1975

Explore how fashion phenomenon Biba blossomed to become the world’s first lifestyle label, sparking a revolution in how people shopped and how Biba earned its spot as the brand that epitomises 1960s and 1970s fashion. 

IKEA: Magical Patterns | Lunchtime Tours

Book onto one of our Lunchtime Tours for no additional cost, running every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 12pm.

Picking up the Thread: Wednesday Tapestry Tour

Enjoy a guided tour of Picking up the Thread: The Past, Present and Future of Tapestry with one of our volunteer guides, and take a closer look at this rich and evolving art form

The Biba Story: 1964–1975 | Online Talk

Explore the history of Biba from the first simple shift dresses, to the glamorous Leopard print coats with Head of Exhibitions at the Fashion and Textile Museum, Dennis Northdruft. 

Aberdeen University Collections

Meet Neil Curtis, Head of Museums and Special Collections to discover the University of Aberdeen's fascinating collections ahead of a new tapestry collaboration.  

Mini Masterpieces: Dovecot Tapestry Colour Studies

Be Part of the Biba Story: Bring Oot Your Biba

Dovecot Studios after FCB Cadell: Tufting 'The Blue Fan'

August at Dovecot