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Embroidered table cloth, European, 17th century (c) Karun Thakar Collection, photo by Desmond Brambley

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The National Trust has teamed up with renowned collector and curator Thakar and invites you to experience Blickling Estate from a fresh perspective.

A selection of Blickling's global collection items will be on show alongside vibrant standout pieces from Thakar's textile collection, including Japanese kimonos, Punjabi baghs and kanthas, French toiles and chintz, Italian embroideries, Turkoman coats and Kente cloths from Ghana. Together, they highlight Blickling's role as a global country house, where intertwined histories of textiles, design and worldwide exchange come to life.

Exhibition runs daily from 22 May until 1 November, the House is open 11am – 4pm, last entry 3.30pm. Standard admission prices apply; no booking required. Free for National Trust members.

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Journeys – Global textiles from the Karun Thakar collection

Type:Art Exhibition

Blickling Estate, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6NF

Tel: 01263 738030

Opening Times

Season (22 May 2026 - 1 Nov 2026)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday11:00 - 16:00

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