Lanto Synge: Telling Threads
In this special event, Lanto Synge will share the story of how his passion for needlework first began, the journey that led him to acquire exceptional pieces, and the reasons behind his decision to gift his lifetime collection to the Ulster Museum.
In 2023, Lanto Synge, celebrated author of The Art of Embroidery (2001), regarded as one of the most authoritative guides to historic needlework, donated his unparalleled collection to the Ulster Museum. Many of the works included in his gift are exceptionally rare and represent some of the finest examples of embroidery craftsmanship.
This talk promises to be a an unmissable event for all lovers of embroidery, textiles, and needlework!
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In this special event, Lanto Synge will share the story of how his passion for needlework first began, the journey that led him to acquire exceptional pieces, and the reasons behind his decision to gift his lifetime collection to the Ulster Museum.
In 2023, Lanto Synge, celebrated author of The Art of Embroidery (2001), regarded as one of the most authoritative guides to historic needlework, donated his unparalleled collection to the Ulster Museum. Many of the works included in his gift are exceptionally rare and represent some of the finest examples of embroidery craftsmanship.
This talk promises to be a an unmissable event for all lovers of embroidery, textiles, and needlework!