Description
Book SynopsisA celebration of female inventiveness and aesthetic sensibility, Shedding the Shackles explores women’s craft enterprises, their artisanal excellence, and the positive impact their individual projects have on breaking the poverty cycle. In the first part of the twentieth century, suffering from a legacy inherited from the Victorian era, craft skills, such as weaving, sewing, embroidery, and quilting were regarded largely as women’s domestic pastimes, and remained undervalued and marginalised. It has taken several decades for attitudes to change, for the boundaries between ‘fine art’ and craft to blur, and for textile crafts to be given the same respect and recognition as other media. Featuring artisans and projects from across the globe
Shedding the Shackles celebrates their vision and motivation giving a fascinating glimpse into how these craft initiatives have created a sustainable lifestyle, and impacted upon their communities at a deeper level.
Trade ReviewThis book offers readers a wide variety of art and technique to appreciate. * Booklist *
Lynne Stein's beautiful book celebrates female crafts from across the globe. * The Simple Things *
Lynne has not only written about the work but the people behind the work. … She has produced a book that is both informative and interesting … It is a lovely book to delve into. * Books Threads *
there’s no shortage of colorful images or descriptions of how women have made beautiful items. -- Jeannine Clegg * Threads *
This book takes the reader around the world through story and image [...] I will revisit this book time and again, and dive more deeply into global textile traditions. Take some time to travel along with Lynne, you will be glad you did! * Explore Fiber *
Table of ContentsIntroduction Women and Craft Introduction Kihnu and Muhu Textile Traditions Suzanis Boro and Sashiko Linda Rae Coughlin Johanna Schweizer Arpilleras of Chile Alice Kettle Shelanu Hla Day/Lily Handicraft KitePride The Crochet Coral Reef Lauren O’Farrell Claire Wellesley-Smith Talya Tomer-Schlesinger Reform Studio Nada Debs/FBMI Liza Lou Lauren Sagar Celia Pym Judith Scott
Initiatives and Enterprises Introduction Bosna Quilt Werkstatt Boucherouite Rugs Kaross Kenyan Sisal Basket Weaving Madhubani Papier Maché Monkeybiz Otomi Tenango Embroidery PET Lamp Project Siyazama Project Sujuni Embroidery Wayuu Mochilas Women’s Craft Co-operatives of Southern Mexico
Glossary of Terms Further Reading Acknowledgements Author's Biography
