Discover Medieval Textile Techniques at Trausnitz Castle
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An evening between princely weddings, craftsmanship, and lived textile history
The Trausnitz Castle will open its rooms on May 2, 2026, for an extraordinary art experience that impressively combines exhibition, scientific mediation, and practical workshop. Under the guidance of curator and textile scientist Dr. Tanja Kohwagner-Nikolai, the evening will first lead into the special exhibition Princely Weddings. Networks for the Future and subsequently deepen the medieval technique of finger loop braiding.
Between courtly representation and female agency
The special exhibition focuses on the magnificent princely weddings of the 15th century, on marriage planning as a dynastic strategy, and on the provision of brides with dowries, widow's property, and morning gifts. At the same time, it highlights the celebrations themselves, in which women played central roles and became visible as actors in social networks. This creates an art-historically grounded examination of works that not only narrate courtly culture but also make it tangible.
Finger loop braiding as an aesthetic experience
In the subsequent workshop, the past becomes tangible with one's hands. Finger loop braiding, a medieval textile technique, unfolds a special spatial effect in the historical context of the castle: simple threads transform into bands and cords with different patterns, telling stories of craftsmanship, material awareness, and late medieval textile furnishings. The aesthetic experience lies not only in seeing but also in doing, in the rhythm of movement, and in the immediate encounter with historical knowledge.
Trausnitz Castle as a historical resonance space
As a venue, Trausnitz Castle lends the program an extraordinary exhibition atmosphere. The meeting point at the museum ticket office, the proximity to the artistically and culturally significant site, and the combination of guided tour and practice create a framework that is convincing from a museum pedagogical perspective. Visitors not only experience a theme but an entire cultural context: architecture, history, textile art, and research intertwine.
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Those who appreciate medieval textile techniques, courtly culture, and well-founded cultural mediation will find a rare event with depth here. The evening combines scientific expertise, sensual examination of works, and artisanal practice into an inspiring overall image. A visit to Trausnitz Castle is definitely worth it.
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