The Secret Histories of Fashion and Fabric
From the silk routes of Asia to the sweatshops of modern cities, fabric has always woven power into the human story. Every thread carries a history — of hands that spun, merchants who traded, empires that rose and fell, and revolutions stitched in seams. Threads of Time unravels these hidden legacies, revealing how what we wear has shaped who we are.
Across twenty cinematic chapters, journey through the shimmering paths of silk and the dark mills of cotton; trace indigo’s deep blue through empires and rebellions; feel the coarse denim that clothed miners and dreamers alike; and witness how nylon, polyester, and couture redefined modernity. Each page uncovers the intertwined worlds of invention and exploitation, artistry and ambition, beauty and power.
Elegant and immersive, Threads of Time is not a book about fashion trends — it’s a story of civilization told through the warp and weft of cloth. Every thread tells a story — of beauty, invention, and empire.
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Da: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The Secret Histories of Fashion and Fabric From the silk routes of Asia to the sweatshops of modern cities, fabric has always woven power into the human story. Every thread carries a history - of hands that spun, merchants who traded, empires that rose and fell, and revolutions stitched in seams. Threads of Time unravels these hidden legacies, revealing how what we wear has shaped who we are. Across twenty cinematic chapters, journey through the shimmering paths of silk and the dark mills of cotton; trace indigo's deep blue through empires and rebellions; feel the coarse denim that clothed miners and dreamers alike; and witness how nylon, polyester, and couture redefined modernity. Each page uncovers the intertwined worlds of invention and exploitation, artistry and ambition, beauty and power. Elegant and immersive, Threads of Time is not a book about fashion trends - it's a story of civilization told through the warp and weft of cloth. Every thread tells a story - of beauty, invention, and empire. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9798275128659
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Da: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. Codice articolo L0-9798275128659
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Da: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Regno Unito
PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. Codice articolo L0-9798275128659
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Da: CitiRetail, Stevenage, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The Secret Histories of Fashion and Fabric From the silk routes of Asia to the sweatshops of modern cities, fabric has always woven power into the human story. Every thread carries a history - of hands that spun, merchants who traded, empires that rose and fell, and revolutions stitched in seams. Threads of Time unravels these hidden legacies, revealing how what we wear has shaped who we are. Across twenty cinematic chapters, journey through the shimmering paths of silk and the dark mills of cotton; trace indigo's deep blue through empires and rebellions; feel the coarse denim that clothed miners and dreamers alike; and witness how nylon, polyester, and couture redefined modernity. Each page uncovers the intertwined worlds of invention and exploitation, artistry and ambition, beauty and power. Elegant and immersive, Threads of Time is not a book about fashion trends - it's a story of civilization told through the warp and weft of cloth. Every thread tells a story - of beauty, invention, and empire. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9798275128659
Quantità: 1 disponibili