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Threads of Life: A History of the World Through the Eye of a Needle,Used
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A globespanning history of sewing, embroidery, and the people who have used a needle and thread to make their voices heardIn 1970s Argentina, mothers marched in headscarves embroidered with the names of their disappeared children. In Tudor, England, when Mary, Queen of Scots, was under house arrest, her needlework carried her messages to the outside world. From the political propaganda of the Bayeux Tapestry, World War I soldiers coping with PTSD, and the maps sewn by schoolgirls in the New World, to the AIDS quilt, Hmong story clothes, and pink pussyhats, women and men have used the language of sewing to make their voices heard, even in the most desperate of circumstances.Threads of Life is a chronicle of identity, protest, memory, power, and politics told through the stories of needlework. Clare Hunter, master of the craft, threads her own narrative as she takes us over centuries and across continentsfrom medieval France to contemporary Mexico and the United States, and from a POW camp in Singapore to a family attic in Scotlandto celebrate the ageold, universal, and underexplored beauty and power of sewing. Threads of Life is an evocative and moving book about the need we have to tell our story.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Threads of Life'? A: 'Threads of Life' explores the history and significance of sewing and embroidery as forms of expression and protest throughout various cultures and historical contexts.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Threads of Life'? A: The book is authored by Clare Hunter, who is recognized as a master of the craft of needlework.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Threads of Life'? A: 'Threads of Life' was published on October 15, 2019.
- Q: How many pages does 'Threads of Life' have? A: The book contains 320 pages.
- Q: What is the format of 'Threads of Life'? A: 'Threads of Life' is available in a hardcover format.
- Q: What category does 'Threads of Life' fall under? A: 'Threads of Life' is categorized under 'Women in History'.
- Q: What kind of stories are included in 'Threads of Life'? A: The book includes stories that highlight the use of needlework in political movements, personal narratives, and historical events across different cultures.
- Q: Is 'Threads of Life' suitable for all readers? A: 'Threads of Life' is suitable for readers interested in history, feminism, and the arts, as it combines elements of social commentary with the craft of sewing.
- Q: What makes 'Threads of Life' unique? A: 'Threads of Life' uniquely combines historical narratives with personal stories, illustrating how sewing has been a powerful tool for communication and resistance.
- Q: Can I find practical sewing techniques in 'Threads of Life'? A: 'Threads of Life' focuses more on the historical and cultural significance of sewing rather than providing practical sewing techniques.