Historical Clothing and Textiles in Northern and Eastern Europe

This volume brings together the abstracts of papers presented at the thematic conference “Historical Clothing and Textiles in Northern and Eastern Europe”, held by the Institute of Latvian History, University of Latvia on 20–21 February 2025 as part of the 83rd International Scientific Conference of the University of Latvia. The abstracts reflect the contributions of dress historians, archaeologists, ethnologists, and other scholars from 12 countries, showcasing the latest research on historical clothing and textiles.

The conference programme comprised 22 presentations, covering a broad chronological and thematic spectrum from the Bronze Age to the 21st century. Scholars explored a diverse range of topics, including archaeological textiles, traditional dress, textile production techniques, fashion history, and the role of clothing in social and cultural contexts. By bringing together experts from multiple disciplines and geographical regions, the conference fostered interdisciplinary dialogue and encouraged new perspectives on the study of textiles and dress history in Northern and Eastern Europe.

The abstracts in this volume reflect the diversity and richness of textile and dress history research in Northern and Eastern Europe, highlighting both established methodologies and emerging approaches. We hope that this collection will serve as a valuable resource for scholars, fostering further research and collaboration in this dynamic field.