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The Golden Thread: How Fabric Changed History by Kassia St Clair is a remarkable exploration that redefines our understanding of historical progress through the art of textiles. Featured as a Radio 4 Book of the Week, this captivating narrative has drawn praise from esteemed publications, with The Spectator calling it 'captivating' and The Sunday Times describing it as 'a subtly feminist narrative.'
Delve into the rich tapestry of human ingenuity that stretches from ancient twisted fibers to groundbreaking modern innovations. This book highlights:
Each chapter weaves together diverse threads of history, from the puritanical objections to lace ruffs to the crucial role of Indian textiles during the Industrial Revolution. St Clair’s narrative artfully showcases how fabric has shaped human civilization, offering a fresh perspective on the 'how' and 'why' of its importance.
This engaging book features an eclectic cast, including Chinese empresses, Richard the Lionheart, and even moonwalking astronauts, illuminating how textiles connect our past, present, and future. As NATURE notes, it is 'delightful and illuminating,' while Elle Decoration suggests it will transform your view of fabric. The Golden Thread presents an unforgettable journey that highlights the pivotal role of textile innovation throughout history.
ISBN: | 9781473659056 |
Author: | Kassia St Clair |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | John Murray Publishers Ltd |
Publisher: | John Murray Press |
Dimensions: | 128 x 196 x 24 mm |
Publication Date: | 10 March, 2019 |
Pagination: | 368 pages |
Weight: | 256g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’