First attempts to create an organized collection of textiles in the area date back to 1952, when Krystyna Kondratiuk led to establishing a Weaving Department in the Museum of Art in Łódź.

It owes its exceptionalness to the four-wing mill, the building of the Old Boiler House in the middle of a big courtyard, a high chimney, two dust towers and two water-towers.

Collections are gathered, scientifically elaborated, conserved and, in various forms, displayed by the specialized thematic departments of the museum.

Presently, it is the oldest and biggest world international exhibition-competition promoting contemporary "fibre art".

The aim of the workshops is to learn certain textile techniques and to apply it making use of materials and tools provided by the organizer.