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Constructed from 87 panels of burgundy silk dupion, The Red Dress travelled internationally for over a decade, being continuously embroidered by hundreds of contributors across five continents. The finished piece features the work of 380 embroiderers from 51 countries, including refugees, survivors of conflict, artisans, students, embroidery professionals, and first-time stitchers. 

In Cornwall for the first time, at Cornwall Museum for one month only from 5 - 30 January - pre-book your slot now.
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Posted On: October 13th 2026, 06:15 pm
Constructed from 87 panels of burgundy silk dupion, The Red Dress travelled internationally for over a decade, being continuously embroidered by hundreds of contributors across five continents. The finished piece features the work of 380 embroiderers from 51 countries, including refugees, survivors of conflict, artisans, students, embroidery professionals, and first-time stitchers.

In Cornwall for the first time, at Cornwall Museum for one month only from 5 - 30 January - pre-book your slot now.
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emsaitken 3 days ago

emsaitken

Oh my goodness how absolutely incredible!! ❤️

atimeincornwall 3 days ago

atimeincornwall

Thanks, I have booked to see it x

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