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Conservation Conversations
Disseminating Textile Conservation Knowledge
Textile Training
Collections Care Training Day for Girlguiding Association
In January we had the pleasure of hosting representatives of the Girlguiding Association for bespoke training on the care and preservation of their textile collection. During the day we discussed agents of deterioration, IPM, collections maintenance and demonstrated some packing and handling techniques, tailoring advice to suit the needs for their collection.
Examples from the Girlguiding Association archive were brought along and discussed, to directly apply knowledge learnt on the day, with practical sessions to build confidence.
“The focus on tools and techniques with the demonstrations was especially valuable. The team were professional, friendly and genuinely welcoming” Archivist Girlguiding Assc.
Conservation Advocates
Contributing to the Profession
The studio actively works within the industry to promote and advocate for both textiles and working in private practice, developing and maintaining good professional connections within and across specialisms.
In October ‘25 we presented at the Icon Private Practice Group Symposium, discussing private practitioners working in conservation. In April ‘26 we presented at the Icon Textile Group Forum on the succession of The Landi Company and the challenges and advantages of working in both private practice and with textiles.
More information on our involvement can be found on our website below!
Stately Home Secrets
Behind the Scenes of Burghley House
Ever been curious what happens behind the ropes at Burghley House?
If you’re interested in the conservation of textiles within a stately home or want to learn more about Burghley’s wonderful textile collection join us on a guided textile tour of Burghley House. Techniques and conservation ethics are discussed within the context of caring for a collection on open display. Past and present conservation projects are highlighted, and the ever-changing views of conservation and collections care are considered.
For those with an interest in what happens behind the scenes, workshop tours can be included, offering an insight into the world of the conservator.
To find out more head to Burghley’s website.
History’s Textiles Conserved
Based in The Stable Courtyard of Burghley House, The Landi Company offers a full range of textile conservation services including research, conservation and presentation of textiles, tapestries and family heirlooms to the highest standards
Read the full article here: Stamford Pride and Rutland Pride September 2025 https://www.pridemagazines.co.uk/stamford/view-magazines?magazine=September-2025
Previous Features…
Burghley: A Stable of Specialist Skills. Stamford Living May 2025 https://stamfordandrutlandliving.co.uk/
Publications
The Business of Legacy: Generational Change and The Realities of Succession
published in the Icon Textile Group’s Spring Forum 2026 ‘Regeneration, Retreatability and Reflection. Celebrating 35 Years of the Icon Textile Group’.
Parasitoid Wasps at Burghley House
presented at the Pest Odyssey Open Meeting 2025
Available to watch online https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzWRaWwB4ek
published in Textile Conservation: Advances in Practice (2nd Edition) Edited by Frances Lennard, Patricia Ewer, Laura Mina. Routledge, 2024
ISBN 9781032415819
Case Study: the Application of Trichogramma Evanescens Westwood (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) as a Novel Integrated Pest Management Solution against Webbing Clothes Moth Tineola Bisselliella Hummel (Lepidoptera: Tineidae) at Burghley House, Stamford, UK
published in IIC (online) Studies in Conservation journal March 2023
Making of The Beds at Burghley
presented at the DATS 2022 Conference ‘Skeletons in the closet: the legacies of dress and textiles collection practices’
presented at the Icon Textile Group’s Spring Forum 2021 ‘Conservation Out in the Open: The Challenges of Displaying and Conserving Textiles on Open Display’
The Textile Conservator’s Manual
by Sheila Landi
available to buy online
