The depot at the TRC in Leiden, with some 35,000 textiles and accessories from all over the world. Photograph: Quiltersgilde.I am sometimes asked what is my favourite item in the TRC Collection. How I hate that question as we have over 35,000 pieces! There are so many items I like for visual or technical reasons, or sometimes for the stories and emotions behind the object (literally). And yet, and yet, there are some pieces that immediatley come to mind. 

But I would like to turn the question around - what is your favourite piece in the TRC Collection and why?

Have a look at the TRC Collection, send us an email (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) with the reference "My favourite item", telling us the TRC accession number and adding briefly (max. 200 words) why you like the object so much. Please  add your name and where you come from.

We will publish your contributions over the next few weeks.