Textile Hive

Welcome

Public Tours

Located in Portland’s Pearl District, Textile Hive offers public tours most Sundays at 11 a.m., inviting visitors to explore the Andrea Aranow Textile Design and Material Culture Collections within the newly completed Living Archive space.

The tour provides an in-depth look at more than 50,000 textiles, garments, and design materials from over 70 countries, alongside the permanent exhibit, library, design showroom, and gift shop. Guests will also learn about Andrea Aranow’s pioneering career and have hands on time with the teaching collection, offering a rare opportunity to engage directly with the materials.

Reservations can be made by clicking here

Private Tours

Private and educational tours can be arranged for groups interested in learning more about a specific facet of the collections. Please click here and fill out the form to check availability and fees or contact caleb at textilehive.com.

Events

A panel exploring how space, memory, material, and process shape living archives and evolving approaches to design.
Come take a tour of Textile Hive and experience the beauty of the Andrea Aranow Textile Design Collection. Located in the heart of downtown

Events Archive

The Closing Celebration of Origins & Legacies November 17th 2024 2:00 PM Location: Origins & Legacies Gallery by Textile Hive

Celebrate the Origins & Legacies closing event from 2–5 pm on Nov 17, honoring Andrea Aranow’s legacy with art, stories, and inspiration!

Art or Artesanu00eda? Peruu2019s Artistic debate October 24th 2024 5:00 PM Location: Origins & Legacies Gallery

A discussion of the distinction between “artesanía” (craftsmanship) and “arte” (art).

Designing Origins & Legacies: A Journey through Textile Exhibition Creation October 17th 2024 5:00 PM Location: Origins & Legacies Gallery

Explore the world of textile exhibition creation with Textile Hive’s Collections Manager and Exhibits Designer, Rose Caughie.

Threads of Time: Textile Legacies from Junin, Peru Opening Exhibit Party October 10th 2024 6:00 PM Location: Origins & Legacies Gallery by Textile Hive

Join us for the opening reception for Threads of Time: Textile Legacies from Junin, Peru.

Threads of Time: Textile Legacies from Junin, Peru October 10th 2024 6:00 PM Location: Origins & Legacies Gallery by Textile Hive

This exhibit showcases Andrea Aranow’s Peruvian collection of over 700 textiles, inspired by the region’s beauty and culture.