Textiles and clothing are an important part of human history, reflecting developments in economy, technology and trade, as well as identity, belief systems and the environment. From garments and footwear to accessories, these materials offer a rich perspective through which to explore Europe’s cultural and historical landscape across time.
Scholars from different disciplines and at various career stages are invited to explore the production, use and meaning of clothing and textiles throughout European history, from the Stone Age to the present day. Topics may include material culture, production and trade, textile technologies, symbolism and identity, clothing in visual or textual sources, reconstruction, and interdisciplinary approaches.
The conference language is English. Presentations are expected to last 20 minutes, followed by 5 minutes for questions and discussion. Presenters are welcome to include text in their native language on their presentation slides. Abstracts will be published in a digital collection online, and the conference will be recorded.
Proposals should include:
• full name;
• title/degree;
• institutional affiliation;
• ORCID iD;
• e-mail address;
• title of the presentation;
• an abstract in English (250–300 words), suitable for publication in the collection of abstracts;
• reference to research funding, if applicable.
Please submit your proposal by November 30, 2026. Registration for presenters
Applicants will be notified of the outcome by December 18, 2026.
Listener-only registration is available until March 15, 2027. Registration for listeners
For questions regarding registration, please contact: m.bertoli.1@research.gla.ac.uk
The conference is organised by the Institute of Latvian History at the Faculty of Humanities of the University of Latvia and the Latvian Association of Archaeologists.
Organising team: Ieva Pigozne (University of Latvia, Latvian Association of Archaeologists), Anete Karlsone (University of Latvia), Riina Rammo (University of Tartu), Meghan Anne Korten (Independent Researcher), Maria Elena Bertoli (University of Glasgow), and Una Valtere (Art Academy of Latvia).
