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The Golden Thread :How Fabric Changed History
The Golden Thread :How Fabric Changed History
Paperback
Published:
13 July, 2021
Paperback
Published:
13 July, 2021
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From colorful threads found on the floor of an ancient Georgian cave to the Indian calicoes that fueled the Industrial Revolution, The Golden Thread illuminates the myriad and fascinating histories behind the cloths that came to define human civilization-the fabric, for example, that allowed mankind to shatter athletic records, and the textile technology that granted us the power to survive in space. Exploring the enduring association of textiles with "women's work," Kassia St. Clair "spins a rich social history . . . that also reflects the darker side of technology" (Rachel Newcomb, Washington Post).
Kassia St. Clair is a journalist and author who has written about design and culture for publications including the Economist, Elle, and the Times Literary Supplement. The author of The Secret Lives of Color, St. Clair lives in London.
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN | 9781631499012 |
| Number Of Pages | 368 |
| Item Weight | 286 g |
| Product Dimensions | 140 x 211 x 25 mm |
| Publisher | WW Norton & Co |
| Format | Paperback |