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Women's Work: The First 20,000 Years: Women, Cloth, and Society in Early Times Women's Work: The First 20,000 Years: Women, Cloth, and Society in Early Times (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.30 — 3,259 ratings — published 1994
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The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.13 — 3,532 ratings — published 2020
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The Golden Thread: How Fabric Changed History The Golden Thread: How Fabric Changed History (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.08 — 3,961 ratings — published 2018
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Worn: A People's History of Clothing Worn: A People's History of Clothing (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.17 — 2,671 ratings — published 2022
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Threads of Life: A History of the World Through the Eye of a Needle Threads of Life: A History of the World Through the Eye of a Needle (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.09 — 2,436 ratings — published 2019
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Fabric: The Hidden History of the Material World Fabric: The Hidden History of the Material World (Hardcover)
by (shelved 33 times as textiles)
avg rating 4.23 — 1,062 ratings — published 2021
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5,000 Years of Textiles (Five Thousand Years of Textiles) 5,000 Years of Textiles (Five Thousand Years of Textiles)
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avg rating 4.13 — 87 ratings — published 1993
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The Subversive Stitch: Embroidery and the Making of the Feminine The Subversive Stitch: Embroidery and the Making of the Feminine (Paperback)
by (shelved 19 times as textiles)
avg rating 4.11 — 526 ratings — published 1984
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Vanishing Fleece: Adventures in American Wool Vanishing Fleece: Adventures in American Wool (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.18 — 3,314 ratings — published 2019
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This Golden Fleece: A Journey Through Britain's Knitted History This Golden Fleece: A Journey Through Britain's Knitted History (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.14 — 769 ratings — published 2019
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African Textiles African Textiles (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.35 — 62 ratings — published 2003
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Textiles: The Art of Mankind Textiles: The Art of Mankind (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.08 — 38 ratings — published 2012
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The Art of Manipulating Fabric The Art of Manipulating Fabric (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.37 — 835 ratings — published 1996
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With Her Own Hands: Women Weaving Their Stories With Her Own Hands: Women Weaving Their Stories (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.97 — 1,680 ratings — published 2025
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World Textiles: A Visual Guide to Traditional Techniques World Textiles: A Visual Guide to Traditional Techniques (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.25 — 52 ratings — published 1999
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World Textiles: A Concise History (World of Art) World Textiles: A Concise History (World of Art)
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avg rating 3.65 — 65 ratings — published 2003
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The Pocket: A Hidden History of Women’s Lives, 1660–1900 The Pocket: A Hidden History of Women’s Lives, 1660–1900 (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.08 — 369 ratings — published 2019
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Slow Stitch: Mindful and Contemplative Textile Art Slow Stitch: Mindful and Contemplative Textile Art (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.23 — 507 ratings — published 2015
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Respect the Spindle: Spin Infinite Yarns with One Amazing Tool Respect the Spindle: Spin Infinite Yarns with One Amazing Tool (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.43 — 978 ratings — published 2009
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The Mummies of Ürümchi The Mummies of Ürümchi (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.16 — 358 ratings — published 1999
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Patch Work: A Life Amongst Clothes Patch Work: A Life Amongst Clothes (Hardcover)
by (shelved 10 times as textiles)
avg rating 3.66 — 631 ratings — published 2021
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Anni Albers On Weaving Anni Albers On Weaving (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.62 — 153 ratings — published 1965
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Textiles and Clothing, c.1150-1450 (Medieval Finds from Excavations in London) Textiles and Clothing, c.1150-1450 (Medieval Finds from Excavations in London)
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avg rating 4.61 — 88 ratings — published 1991
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A History of Hand Knitting A History of Hand Knitting (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.91 — 326 ratings — published 1987
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Indian Textiles Indian Textiles (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.39 — 36 ratings — published 2008
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Embroidered Textiles: A World Guide to Traditional Patterns Embroidered Textiles: A World Guide to Traditional Patterns (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.29 — 72 ratings — published 1990
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Sustainable Fashion and Textiles: Design Journeys Sustainable Fashion and Textiles: Design Journeys (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.29 — 90 ratings — published 2007
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A Short History of the World According to Sheep A Short History of the World According to Sheep (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.92 — 2,941 ratings — published 2020
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Cloth and Human Experience Cloth and Human Experience (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.97 — 31 ratings — published 1989
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The Age of Homespun: Objects and Stories in the Creation of an American Myth The Age of Homespun: Objects and Stories in the Creation of an American Myth (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.01 — 662 ratings — published 2001
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Eco Colour: Botanical Dyes for Beautiful Textiles Eco Colour: Botanical Dyes for Beautiful Textiles (Hardcover)
by (shelved 8 times as textiles)
avg rating 4.34 — 251 ratings — published 2008
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Mastering Weave Structures: Transforming Ideas into Great Cloth Mastering Weave Structures: Transforming Ideas into Great Cloth (Hardcover)
by (shelved 8 times as textiles)
avg rating 4.62 — 82 ratings — published 2004
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Gee's Bend: The Architecture of the Quilt Gee's Bend: The Architecture of the Quilt (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.64 — 138 ratings — published 2006
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Resilient Stitch: Wellbeing and Connection in Textile Art Resilient Stitch: Wellbeing and Connection in Textile Art (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.07 — 130 ratings — published
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The Secret Lives of Color The Secret Lives of Color (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.98 — 23,865 ratings — published 2016
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Stitch, Fabric & Thread: An Inspirational Guide for Creative Stitchers Stitch, Fabric & Thread: An Inspirational Guide for Creative Stitchers (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.25 — 130 ratings — published
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Layer, Paint and Stitch: Create textile art using freehand machine embroidery and hand stitching (Textile Artist) Layer, Paint and Stitch: Create textile art using freehand machine embroidery and hand stitching (Textile Artist)
by (shelved 7 times as textiles)
avg rating 4.24 — 37 ratings — published 2015
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Textiles: The Whole Story: Uses, Meanings, Significance Textiles: The Whole Story: Uses, Meanings, Significance (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as textiles)
avg rating 4.29 — 87 ratings — published 2011
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Mark Making In Textile Art Mark Making In Textile Art (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as textiles)
avg rating 4.07 — 29 ratings — published 2013
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The Textile Reader The Textile Reader (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as textiles)
avg rating 4.42 — 31 ratings — published 2012
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Medieval Clothing and Textiles 1 (Medieval Clothing And Textiles) Medieval Clothing and Textiles 1 (Medieval Clothing And Textiles)
by (shelved 7 times as textiles)
avg rating 4.17 — 18 ratings — published 2005
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Textiles in America, 1650-1870 Textiles in America, 1650-1870 (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as textiles)
avg rating 4.36 — 22 ratings — published 1984
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A Handweaver's Pattern Book A Handweaver's Pattern Book (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as textiles)
avg rating 4.64 — 85 ratings — published 1944
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Hot Textiles Inspiration and Techniques with Heat Tools Hot Textiles Inspiration and Techniques with Heat Tools (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as textiles)
avg rating 4.13 — 23 ratings — published 2007
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Fragmentation and Repair: For Mixed-Media And Textile Artists Fragmentation and Repair: For Mixed-Media And Textile Artists (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as textiles)
avg rating 4.54 — 78 ratings — published 2021
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Textilepedia: The Complete Fabric Guide Textilepedia: The Complete Fabric Guide (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.62 — 253 ratings — published 2020
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The Spinning World: A Global History of Cotton Textiles, 1200-1850 (Pasold Studies in Textile History) The Spinning World: A Global History of Cotton Textiles, 1200-1850 (Pasold Studies in Textile History)
by (shelved 6 times as textiles)
avg rating 3.83 — 6 ratings — published 2009
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“. . . fabric was my first consistent contact. . . my first language, my mother tongue—tactile, animate, and entire.”
Robin Brown, Glitter Saints: The Cosmic Art of Forgiveness, a Memoir

“I have learned that each and every piece of cloth embodies the spirit, skill, and personal history of an individual weaver. . . . It ties together with an endless thread the emotional life of my people.”
Nilda Callanaupa Alvarez

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