The Silk Road of Fashion

On April 24th, the sustainability group was able to learn about the fashion of the Silk Road in the Garden Hall of the German Archaeological Institute.

Extreme drought in parts of East Asia has preserved the clothing of past millennia exceptionally well. In this project of the German Archaeological Institute, specialists from many countries are working together to research the materials, natural origins, manufacturing techniques, fashion and usage characteristics of these garments and how they have been preserved over time.

At this unique location, participants had the special opportunity to try on and wear period costumes and learn interesting background information about them.