The golden thread (Paperback)
St.,+Clair,+Kassia (Author)
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From the mummies of Ancient Egypt; via the silken dragon robes of Imperial China and the woollen sails of Viking longboats to the Indian calicoes and chintzes that powered the Industrial Revolution (and sparked more than one war); arriving finally at the lab-blended fibres that have allowed astronauts to moonwalk - fabrics, manmade and natural, have changed and shaped the world we live in. In 13 fascinating chapters, Kassia St Clair lays out an alternative history of civilisation and human creativity. Wittily written and compellingly argued, this title will change the way you see the world.
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ISBN (SKU)
9781473659056
Pages
368
Weight
257g
Dimensions
196x126x28
Imprint
John Murray
Published
02, October, 2019
Genres
Art & Design
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