The Feathered Headdress from the Austral Islands at The Royal Museums of Art and History, Brussels: The Conservati

Abstract

Griet Kockelkoren is Head of the Conservation Studio of Historical and Contemporary Textiles, Costumes and Accessories in the Royal Institute for Cultural Heritage (KIK-IRPA), Brussels. In the past she has worked as a conservator in MoMu Antwerp and in the Royal Army Museum in Brussels (KLM-MRA). During her work in these museums she specialized in active and preventive conservation of historical garments and accessories. In addition she has developed an extended knowledge and experience in conservation of plastics. She has taught many lectures and workshops, primarily at Antwerp University College. Before commencing her current position, she was part of the Preventive Conservation Unit of the KIK-IRPA.