Togas, damask and power – Historical Textiles and the Official Robes of the Dubrovnik Republic

Dubrovnik Museums – Cultural History Museum (through March 31, 2025)

The exhibition presents the collection of official ceremonial uniforms of the Dubrovnik Republic, especially the Rector's togas, giving the audience a deeper insight into the clothing culture of the Dubrovnik aristocracy. This extremely valuable collection has been presented to the public after a long period of conservation and restoration.

In addition to the official uniforms, the exhibition presents a selection of historical textiles for various purposes, which are kept at the Cultural and Historical Museum of the Dubrovnik Museums. It provides a brief overview of different typologies of silk fabrics, as well as the development of decor through the periods. Most are silk damasks created in Italian silk workshops from the second half of the 16th century to the end of the 18th century.

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