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La Manufacture and its collection
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La Manufacture, also known as the Museum of Memory and Textile Creation, is a museum located in Roubaix. It showcases collections that are related to the textile industry. These collections include various tools and machines that were used in the industry, many of which are regularly demonstrated. The museum also features testimonies from textile workers, providing a glimpse into the lives and experiences of those who worked in the industry.
Exhibits at La Manufacture
The museum exhibits a range of looms, from hand-operated models that were used at home during the Middle Ages, to today's advanced, computer-assisted machines. These exhibits allow visitors to discover the evolution of weaving technology and gain insight into the living and working conditions of textile workers throughout history.
Future of the Textile Industry
La Manufacture also looks towards the future of the textile industry. It presents innovative materials and fabrics that have been collected from regional companies. This allows visitors to not only understand the history of the textile industry, but also to gain insight into its future developments.
FRLa Manufacture (musée)
Science & Technology History & Anthropology Industrial heritage Profession & Craft