Silk Memory

Swiss Fabrics from 1940-2012

swatch (apparel) swatch (apparel) (Sommer 2009)Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – Lucerne School of Art and Design

The Silk Memory Project

The Silk Memory online portal offers online access to 200 years of Zurich silk design based on over a dozen corporate archives ranging from Abraham to Weisbrod-Zürrer.

In close collaboration with museums, lecturers in textile design and textile professionals Lucerne University develops a database with a best-of selection from the silk archives. The Silk Memory database caters to the needs of both teaching and research and functions as a source of inspiration for contemporary design.

The project is funded by the Lottery Fund of the Canton of Zurich, the Zurich Silk Association and the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts.

All objects have been collected within the research project Silk Memory of the Lucerne University for Applied Sciences and Arts. For further information please visit https://silkmemory.hslu.ch/.

swatch (apparel) swatch (apparel) (Winter 2010/11)Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – Lucerne School of Art and Design

item: swatch for apparel with moiré pattern
year: 2010/2011
manufacturer: Weisbrod-Zürrer AG

swatch (apparel) swatch (apparel) (2005/2012)Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – Lucerne School of Art and Design

item: swatch for apparel with ornamental pattern
year: between 2005 and 2012
manufacturer: Weisbrod-Zürrer AG

swatch (apparel) swatch (apparel) (Sommer 2011)Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – Lucerne School of Art and Design

item: swatch for apparel, jacquard weave with ikat printed warp
year: 2011
manufacturer: Weisbrod-Zürrer AG

swatch (apparel) swatch (apparel) (Sommer 2009)Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – Lucerne School of Art and Design

item: swatch for apparel with rhombic pattern
year: 2009
manufacturer: Weisbrod-Zürrer AG

swatch (apparel) swatch (apparel) (Winter 2005/06)Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – Lucerne School of Art and Design

item: swatch for apparel with floral motif
year: 2005/2006
manufacturer: Weisbrod-Zürrer AG

swatch (apparel) swatch (apparel) (Winter 2005/06)Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – Lucerne School of Art and Design

item: swatch for apparel with changeant effect
year: 2005/2006
manufacturer: Weisbrod-Zürrer AG

swatch (apparel) swatch (apparel) (1980/2005)Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – Lucerne School of Art and Design

item: swatch for apparel with floral motif
year: between 1980 and 2005
manufacturer: Weisbrod-Zürrer AG

swatch (apparel) swatch (apparel) (Sommer 2009)Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – Lucerne School of Art and Design

item: swatch for apparel with plain fabric

year: 2009

manufacturer: Weisbrod-Zürrer AG

swatch (apparel) swatch (apparel) (1980/2005)Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – Lucerne School of Art and Design

item: swatch for apparel with stripes and rope motif

year: between 1980 and 2005

manufacturer: Weisbrod-Zürrer AG

swatch (apparel) swatch (apparel) (1980/2005)Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – Lucerne School of Art and Design

item: swatch for apparel with digital print

year: between 1980 and 2005

manufacturer: Weisbrod-Zürrer AG

swatch (apparel) swatch (apparel) (1980/2005)Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – Lucerne School of Art and Design

item: swatch for apparel with iridescent effect

year: between 1980 and 2005

manufacturer: Weisbrod-Zürrer AG

swatch (apparel) swatch (apparel) (1980/2005)Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – Lucerne School of Art and Design

item: swatch for apparel with graphic pattern

year: between 1980 and 2005

manufacturer: Weisbrod-Zürrer AG

swatch (apparel) swatch (apparel) (1980/2005)Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – Lucerne School of Art and Design

item: swatch for apparel with check pattern

year: between 1980 and 2005

manufacturer: Weisbrod-Zürrer AG

swatch (apparel) swatch (apparel) (1980/2005)Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – Lucerne School of Art and Design

item: swatch for apparel with houndstooth pattern

year: between 1980 and 2005

manufacturer: Weisbrod-Zürrer AG

swatch (apparel) swatch (apparel) (1993)Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – Lucerne School of Art and Design

item: swatch for apparel with check pattern

year: 1993

manufacturer: Weisbrod-Zürrer AG

swatch (apparel) swatch (apparel) (Sommer 1998)Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – Lucerne School of Art and Design

item: swatch for apparel with embossed graphic pattern

year: 1998

manufacturer: Weisbrod-Zürrer AG

swatch (apparel) swatch (apparel) (Sommer 2009)Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – Lucerne School of Art and Design

item: swatch for skirts with pleated fabric

year: 2009

manufacturer: Weisbrod-Zürrer AG

swatch (apparel) swatch (apparel) (1960/1980)Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – Lucerne School of Art and Design

item: swatch for apparel with floral pattern

year: between 1960 and 1980

manufacturer: Weisbrod-Zürrer AG

swatch (apparel) swatch (apparel) (1960/1980)Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – Lucerne School of Art and Design

item: swatch for apparel with stripe and dot pattern

year: between 1960 and 1980

manufacturer: Weisbrod-Zürrer AG

swatch (apparel) swatch (apparel) (1940/1960)Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – Lucerne School of Art and Design

item: swatch for apparel, jacquard weave with ikat printed warp

year: between 1940 and 1960

manufacturer: Weisbrod-Zürrer AG

swatch (apparel) swatch (apparel) (1960/1980)Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – Lucerne School of Art and Design

item: swatch for apparel with graphic leaf pattern

year: between 1960 and 1980

manufacturer: Weisbrod-Zürrer AG

swatch (apparel) swatch (apparel) (1940/1960)Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – Lucerne School of Art and Design

item: swatch for apparel with small check pattern

year: between 1940 and 1960

manufacturer: Weisbrod-Zürrer AG

swatch (apparel) swatch (apparel) (1940/1960)Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – Lucerne School of Art and Design

item: swatch for apparel with pineapple pattern

year: between 1940 and 1960

manufacturer: Weisbrod-Zürrer AG

swatch (scarf) swatch (scarf)Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – Lucerne School of Art and Design

item: swatch for scarfs with floral pattern

year: undated

manufacturer: Weisbrod-Zürrer AG

swatch (scarf) swatch (scarf)Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – Lucerne School of Art and Design

item: swatch for scarfs with floral pattern

year: undated

manufacturer: Weisbrod-Zürrer AG

swatch (scarf) swatch (scarf)Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – Lucerne School of Art and Design

item: swatch for scarfs with floral and check pattern

year: undated

manufacturer: Weisbrod-Zürrer AG

swatch (apparel) swatch (apparel) (1940/1960)Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – Lucerne School of Art and Design

item: swatch for apparel with embossed floral pattern

year: between 1940 and 1960

manufacturer: Weisbrod-Zürrer AG

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All objects have been collected within the research project Silk Memory of the Lucerne University for Applied Sciences and Arts. For further information please visit Silk Memory.

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