The Golden Thread
How Fabric Changed History. Liveright, 2019.
A brief summary of The Golden Thread
A unique journey through the history of textiles and how it has influenced human life over the ages, spinning a tale that covers everything from cavemen’s fabrics to the design of the Apollo spacecraft’s suits.
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Who should read The Golden Thread
Historians • fashionistas • those interested in technology • embroidery fans • artists
About the author of The Golden Thread
Kassia St. Clair is an author and columnist who has written for publications ranging from The Economist to Elle Decoration. She is a graduate of the University of Bristol and the University of Oxford. Her previous critically acclaimed work includes The Secret Lives of Color (2017).
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