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Women’s Work: A Series on the History of Textiles and Makers
Women have been involved with textiles throughout time; after all, they have been inspired by a goddess!
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Women have been involved with textiles throughout time; after all, they have been inspired by a goddess!
What hidden textiles lay in King Tut's tomb?
A daughter of the British Empire who lived around the world, Mary Anne Barker wrote many articles and books about household management, cooking, and her experiences as a colonial administrator’s wife. Read on to learn more about her fascinating life.
This project was adapted from Nancy Bush’s Folk Socks: The History & Techniques of Handknitted Footwear. In addition to the Egyptian Socks, there were patterns for seventeen other designs, all inspired by traditional, historic references.
Here is an excerpt from Charlotte Booth’s article, “Re-Creating Ancient Egyptian Socks,” from the November/December 2011 issue of PieceWork.
The caption reads: Molly Brown, the unsinkable daughter of an Irish immigrant, wears a dress lavishly trimmed with Irish crochet.
Knitting, crocheting, tatting, embroidery, even Turkish oya-making; cotton is the supreme material for fashion and household goods.
The Russian Triangular Butterfly Shawl kit includes the pattern and beautiful merino/cashmere yarn to knit this glorious shawl.
