The sort of place visitors were taken to in the 1980s, this textile museum is very much a healthy dose of propaganda to promote patriotism through industry. That is kind of the appeal of visiting this beautifully presented museum, however. The highlight is the fascinating display of Chinese porcelain pillows.
Shanghai Textile Museum
Shanghai
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