V&A trail: Collection highlights
From 'Tippoo's Tiger' to the Ardabil Carpet, this trail showcases a selection of must-see museum objects – your perfect introduction to the V&A.
V&A trail: Collection highlights
From 'Tippoo's Tiger' to the Ardabil Carpet, this trail showcases a selection of must-see museum objects – your perfect introduction to the V&A.
'Shocking Life' by Elsa Schiaparelli
In this extract from her autobiography, fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli (1890 – 1973) recalls the making of her very first design: a simple knitted sweater with a surreal twist.