Embroidery Machine Museum, Plauen

Because of the historic and authentic nature of the structures and the originality of the machinery, this exhibit offers insight into Saxony textile industry as it existed in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

In 1889 the embroidery entrepreneur, Max Vollstädt, built a house in an underdeveloped district of Plauen called Reusa.

The museum staff will discuss the role of the Vogtländische Maschinen Fabrik (VOMAG) which manufactured embroidery machines in Plauen from 1881 to approx.

They will explain how this factory developed technical innovations for the embroidery industry under the directorship of Robert Zahn, at the time.

Together with their support organization, “Vogtländische Textilgeschichte Plauen e.V.”, the Museum offers embroidery exhibitions, lectures, and events on topics about industrial and textile history, fashion and design.