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Welcome to V&A South Kensington, a world of creativity in the heart of London. From unmissable exhibitions to extraordinary collections, there is something for everyone at the global destination for art, design and performance.
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How Ancient Egyptians Made Faience Amulets
Corsets, crinolines and bustles: fashionable Victorian underwear
Corsets, crinolines and bustles: fashionable Victorian underwear
Do you know your corset from your crinolette? Discover the extraordinary structures that gave Victorian fashion its form
Health and wellness tips from the V&A Collections
Health and wellness tips from the V&A Collections
Get in shape, both mentally and physically, with our top tips for healthy living
Knitting patterns – women's accessories
Knitting patterns – women's accessories
Try your hand at a range of knitting patterns for women's accessories from our archives.
The most popular toys ever – a decade-by-decade guide
The most popular toys ever – a decade-by-decade guide
Which of these highly sought after toys and games were on your wish list?
From the Collections
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Tippoo's Tiger, mechanical organ, about 1793, Mysore, India -
(Detail) Trajan's column, plaster cast, by Monsieur Oudry, about 1864, Paris, France -
The Great Bed of Ware, designed by Hans Vredeman de Vries, 1590 – 1600, Ware, England -
3D-printed Extinction Rebellion logotype woodblock -
Progress Pride flag, designed by Daniel Quasar, manufactured by Custom Flag Company Inc., 2020, Westminster -
(Detail) Pérou evening ensemble, designed by Christian Dior, by Bodin Brossin, 1954, Paris, France -
Costumes for 'Le Train Bleu', designed by Coco Chanel, 1924
