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Margaretha-Reichardt-Haus

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The Margaretha-Reichardt-Haus in Erfurt is a museum dedicated to the life and work of textile artist Margaretha Reichardt, a student of the Bauhaus. Located in her former home and studio, the site preserves the atmosphere where she created innovative designs that bridged art and craftsmanship. Visitors can explore original looms, fabrics, and sketches that reveal her commitment to functional beauty and modern aesthetics. The museum also highlights her role in continuing Bauhaus traditions after the school’s closure, making the house an important link in the history of design. Surrounded by a garden that reflects her love of nature, the Margaretha-Reichardt-Haus offers an intimate glimpse into the creative world of one of Germany’s pioneering textile artists, blending heritage, artistry, and inspiration in a unique cultural setting.

Erfurt Germany

Location

The Margaretha-Reichardt-Haus is located at Am Kirchberg 32, in the suburb of Bischleben, approximately 7 kilometers east of Erfurt's city center. This historic house and workshop were built in 1939 by the renowned Erfurt Bauhaus textile artist Margaretha Reichardt, who lived and worked here for most of her life. The house is a protected technical monument and features a functioning hand weaving workshop with original looms from the Bauhaus weaving workshop in Dessau. Visitors can tour the home and workshop by appointment to see her carpets, textiles, and original Bauhaus furniture. Nearby are residential neighborhoods and easy access by public transport, making it a unique cultural site celebrating Bauhaus heritage and the innovative craft of one of Erfurt's notable artists.

Margaretha-Reichardt-Haus

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