About the book
'This riveting behind-the-scenes story of the clothes on our backs is a must-read for clotheshorses everywhere' Harper's Bazaar
'Extraordinary . . . fascinating . . . a wonderful way into history, quite often through the voices of people who don't have a say in history' Cerys Matthews
Linen, Cotton, Silk, Synthetics, Wool: through the stories of these five fabrics, Sofi Thanhauser illuminates the world we inhabit in a startling new way, travelling from China to Cumbria to reveal the craft, labour and industry that create the clothes we wear.
From the women who transformed stalks of flax into linen to clothe their families in nineteenth century New England to those who earn their dowries in the cotton-spinning factories of South India today, this book traces the origins of garment-making through time and around the world. Exploring the social, economic and environmental impact of our most personal possessions, Worn looks beyond care labels to show how clothes reveal the truth about what we really care about.
'A must-read . . . combines remarkable research with heartfelt care' Clare Hunter
Editions of Worn
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780241389539
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780141990316
- EBook
- ISBN 9780141990323
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781802060034
Read an Excerpt
'This riveting behind-the-scenes story of the clothes on our backs is a must-read for clotheshorses everywhere' Harper's Bazaar
'Extraordinary . . . fascinating . . . a wonderful way into history, quite often through the voices of people who don't have a say in history' Cerys Matthews
Linen, Cotton, Silk, Synthetics, Wool: through the stories of these five fabrics, Sofi Thanhauser illuminates the world we inhabit in a startling new way, travelling from China to Cumbria to reveal the craft, labour and industry that create the clothes we wear.
From the women who transformed stalks of flax into linen to clothe their families in nineteenth century New England to those who earn their dowries in the cotton-spinning factories of South India today, this book traces the origins of garment-making through time and around the world. Exploring the social, economic and environmental impact of our most personal possessions, Worn looks beyond care labels to show how clothes reveal the truth about what we really care about.
'A must-read . . . combines remarkable research with heartfelt care' Clare Hunter
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Worn about?
'This riveting behind-the-scenes story of the clothes on our backs is a must-read for clotheshorses everywhere' Harper's Bazaar
'Extraordinary . . . fascinating . . . a wonderful way into history, quite often through the voices of people who don't have a say in history' Cerys Matthews
Linen, Cotton, Silk, Synthetics, Wool: through the stories of these five fabrics, Sofi Thanhauser illuminates the world we inhabit in a startling new way, travelling from China to Cumbria to reveal the craft, labour and industry that create the clothes we wear.
From the women who transformed stalks of flax into linen to clothe their families in nineteenth century New England to those who earn their dowries in the cotton-spinning factories of South India today, this book traces the origins of garment-making through time and around the world. Exploring the social, economic and environmental impact of our most personal possessions, Worn looks beyond care labels to show how clothes reveal the truth about what we really care about.
'A must-read . . . combines remarkable research with heartfelt care' Clare Hunter
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Worn?
Society and Social Sciences > Society and culture: general > Cultural and media studies > Cultural studies > Cultural studies: dress and society
Where can I read a sample of Worn?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780241389539
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Worn?
Sofi Thanhauser
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Worn is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780241389539) and paperback(ISBN 9780141990316) and ebook(ISBN 9780141990323) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781802060034)
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