Today I’m thrilled to share with you an amazing article by critically acclaimed author Virginia Postrel. An exploration of the technological significance of textiles, Virginia examines fabric’s cultural importance – whether buried in antiquity, hidden in our language, or glamorized in glossy periodicals.
It’s a fascinating read that is sure to leave your head spinning! Read on…
Julia, thank you for shining a light on this article — I hope it is widely read for years to come.
You might be interested in a discussion happening on my blog about textiles, technology, and health care:
http://susannahfox.com/2015/07/18/textiles-are-technology/