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Embark on an enthralling literary expedition across the British Isles with Esther Rutter as she unravels the intricate tapestry of wool's social history. Rutter, who honed her spinning, weaving, and knitting skills on a Suffolk sheep farm, delves into the rich narratives of communities whose lives were woven by wool. From the industrious mill workers of the Border countries to the prosperous English market towns built on the wool trade, and the Highland communities reshaped by sheep farming, she expertly intertwines tales of tradition and innovation in today's knitwear industry.
As Rutter traverses the length and breadth of Britain, she breathes new life into wool's cultural legacy by crafting historically significant garments—gloves, scarves, baby blankets, socks, and fishermen's jumpers—serving as a poignant reminder of the craft's enduring value and our intimate bond with wool. This Golden Fleece is a masterful celebration of knitting's artistry and history, whilst simultaneously offering a captivating exploration of wool's profound influence on our landscape, heritage, and culture.
This meticulously researched and beautifully penned work has garnered praise from various quarters. BBC Countryfile lauds it as a "wondrous book" that appeals to knitters and non-knitters alike, while acclaimed author Janice Galloway commends Rutter's skilful interweaving of knitting's history—from plain and purl to intarsia—with her own needle-wielding prowess, declaring the craft "nothing less than a wonder of civilisation".
Book ISBN: | 9781783784363 |
Book Author: | Esther Rutter |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Granta Books |
Book Publisher: | Granta Books |
Book Dimensions: | 129 x 197 x 29 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2020-09-03 |
Book Pagination: | 352 pages |
Book Weight: | 292g |
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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.’
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.’