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The Golden Thread: How Fabric Changed History by Kassia St Clair (Paperback, 2019)
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'Fascinating . . . The history of the world through the eye of a needle . . . I recommend this book to anyone' THE SPECTATOR 'A charming, absorbing and history that takes us on a journey from the silk roads to sportswear, from ruffs to spacesuits . . . I devoured this quietly feminist book' SUNDAY TIMES 'Joyful and beautiful' NATURE 'Will make you rethink your relationship with fabric' ELLE DECORATION All textiles begin with a twist. From colourful 30,000-year old threads found on the floor of a Georgian cave to what the linen wrappings of Tutankhamun's mummy actually meant; from the Silk Roads to the woollen sails that helped the Vikings reach America 700 years before Columbus; from the lace ruffs that infuriated the puritans to the Indian calicoes and chintzes that powered the Industrial Revolution, our continuing reinvention of cloth tells fascinating stories of human ingenuity. When we talk of lives hanging by a thread, being interwoven, or part of the social fabric, we are part of a tradition that stretches back many thousands of years. Fabric has allowed us to achieve extraordinary things and survive in unlikely places, and this book shows you how -- and why. With a cast that includes Chinese empresses, Richard the Lionheart and Bing Crosby, Kassia St Clair takes us on the run with escaped slaves, climbing the slopes of Everest and moonwalking with astronauts. Running like a bright line through history, THE GOLDEN THREAD offers an unforgettable adventure through our past, present and future.Product Identifiers
PublisherJohn Murray Press
ISBN-139781473659056
eBay Product ID (ePID)2317737676
Product Key Features
Number of Pages368 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameThe Golden Thread: How Fabric Changed History
Publication Year2019
SubjectHistory, Business
TypeTextbook
AuthorKassia St Clair
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height196 mm
Item Weight260 g
Item Width126 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorKassia St Clair
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- 09 Sep, 2020
Really really interesting
Such an interesting total historical overview of thread, and how it is woven into art, politics as well as the social fabric. Made me see a lot of things from a new perspective. I was lent this book while convalescing and was so entranced that I bought my own copy to lend to others.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 25 Sep, 2020
Interesting book
Very informative....but would be far better with a few pics of the fabric. This is why I marked it down :( A subject like this should be visual...not just wlrdsVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 23 Sep, 2022
Thoroughly readable ... you will find it difficult to put down.
The first few pages really made me think. How much we take for granted these days. Absolutely compelling reading; I learned so much. Excellent.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 16 Jun, 2021
Great book
I find the subject matter fascinating but I realise that it might not be everyone’s cup of tea.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
