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Texheritage Bangladesh - is Bangladesh’s first dedicated, research-based textile museum and digital archive
Uttara 10, Road 13, House 49, AB2, Dhaka-1230 , Bangladesh
Texheritage Bangladesh - is Bangladesh’s first dedicated, research-based textile museum and digital archive
Uttara, Dhaka-1230 , Bangladesh

The Jacquard Loom: The Machine That Changed Textile History Forever

July 23, 2026
Texheritage Bangladesh Did you know? One of the most revolutionary inventions in textile history also inspired modern computer programming. In 1801, French inventor Joseph Marie Jacquard introduced the Jacquard Loom, a groundbreaking weaving machine capable of automatically producing intricate patterns. Before the Jacquard Loom,…

A Saree’s Journey: From Body to Wall, From Home to Museum

June 27, 2026
Item Name: Recycled Heritage Saree Date of Origin: 1980s–1990s Location: Lalmai Hill Range, Cumilla, Bangladesh Material: Cotton saree, repurposed textile Form: Wall mat (used for ~40 years) Current Status: Preserved at Texheritage Bangladesh Museum Description: Originally worn as a saree in the Lalmai Hill range…

Jamdani: as a Living Textile Knowledge Archive

May 16, 2026
A Curatorial & Technical Perspective from Texheritage Bangladesh Museum Introduction: A Living Textile Civilization Jamdani is one of the most refined handloom systems in the world, where weaving, mathematics, and cultural memory converge through human skill rather than machines. Historical Timeline (Years & Evolution) c.…