Historical Clothing and Textiles in Europe ABSTRACTS

This volume brings together the abstracts of papers presented at the thematic conference Historical Clothing and Textiles in Europe, organised by the Institute of Latvian History at the Faculty of Humanities of the University of Latvia, in cooperation with the Latvian Association of Archaeologists and an international team of organisers, and held on 26–28 February 2026. The abstracts reflect contributions by dress historians, archaeologists, ethnologists, and other scholars from 23 countries, showcasing current research on historical clothing and textiles. The conference programme comprises 39 presentations, covering a broad chronological and thematic range from the Neolithic period to the 21st century. The papers address diverse topics, including archaeological textiles, traditional dress, textile production techniques, fashion history, and the meanings and roles of clothing within social and cultural contexts.