Between 1800 and the early 20th century, the ribbon weaving industry in north-western Switzerland developed into the most important branch of industry for a time, employing up to 26,000 people. In the beginning, mainly silk ribbons were produced for export, initially at home and later increasingly in factories. The Jakob Müller company, founded in 1887 as a small repair workshop for ribbon looms, developed over the years into the world market leader in the manufacture of ribbon looms and was able to maintain its position as such even after the extinction of silk ribbon weaving in Switzerland. In our exhibition, our guides tell you lots of interesting facts about the company's eventful history and show you some of the more than 30 working ribbon looms from a period of around 350 years


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