Shedding the Shackles

Women's Empowerment Through Craft

Shedding the Shackles

Women's Empowerment Through Craft

Lynne Stein (Author)

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A 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.

Introduction
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

Product details

Published	Jul 27 2021
Format	Hardback
Edition	1st
Extent	192
ISBN	9781789940152
Imprint	Herbert Press
Illustrations	Colourful images throughout
Dimensions	11 x 9 inches
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing

Author

Lynne Stein

Lynne Stein is a textile artist who originally tra…

This book offers readers a wide variety of art and technique to appreciate.

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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!

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