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A Sunday Times (UK) Book of the YearShortlisted Society of Authors Somerset Maugham AwardA BBC Radio 4 Book of the WeekThe bestselling author of The Secret Lives of Color returns with this rollicking narrative of the 30,000year history of fabric, briskly told through thirteen charismatic episodes.From colorful 30,000yearold threads found on the floor of a Georgian cave to the Indian calicoes that sparked the Industrial Revolution, The Golden Thread weaves an illuminating story of human ingenuity. Design journalist Kassia St. Clair guides us through the technological advancements and cultural customs that would redefi ne human civilizationfrom the fabric that allowed mankind to achieve extraordinary things (traverse the oceans and shatter athletic records) and survive in unlikely places (outer space and the South Pole). She peoples her story with a motley cast of characters, including Xiling, the ancient Chinese empress credited with inventing silk, to Richard the Lionhearted and Bing Crosby. Offering insights into the economic and social dimensions of clothmakingand countering the enduring, often demeaning, association of textiles as merely womens workThe Golden Thread offers an alternative guide to our past, present, and future. 8 pages of color photographs
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I was looking for a more practical guide on fabric but ended up with a historical narrative instead. It's well researched, but I thought it would be more hands-on. Nice illustrations though!
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Yara Ahmed
Not what I expected
I was looking for a more practical guide on fabric but ended up with a historical narrative instead. It's well researched, but I thought it would be more hands-on. Nice illustrations though!
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Amara Patel
Fascinating exploration of fabric's role
This book dives deep into how fabric has shaped our history, and it's really captivating. I found the anecdotes and illustrations very engaging. Perfect for anyone interested in textiles or history!
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Amara Patel
Fascinating exploration of fabric's role
This book dives deep into how fabric has shaped our history, and it's really captivating. I found the anecdotes and illustrations very engaging. Perfect for anyone interested in textiles or history!
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Daniel Thompson
Interesting but a bit dry
While I appreciate the topic, I felt some sections dragged on. The information is solid, but I expected more excitement. Still worth a read if you're into the subject!
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