Fiona Anderson

Tweed (Textiles That Changed the World)

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ISBN 13:: 9781845206970
author:: Fiona Anderson
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Bloomsbury Academic 1 edition
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2013
Pages:: 256
Dimensions:: 19.1 x 1.1 x 1 cm
Genre:: Art, Architecture & Photography, Print & Decorative Arts, Textiles, Fiona Anderson,Tweed (Textiles That Changed the World),Bloomsbury Academic,1845206975,Fine Arts / Art History,Art & Art Instruction,Art,General,Clothing and dress - Social aspects,DE
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Tweed: A Fabric Shaped by History and Culture The story of tweed is inextricably linked to significant social, economic, and cultural shifts. This book explores how the design characteristics and social meanings of tweed have evolved over time, from its emergence in the 1820s to the present day. New research on tweeds reveals their development from raw fiber to finished garment, including significant contributions from Harris Tweed and Chanel. The book delves into the physical and conceptual relationships between tweed and landscape, challenging traditional notions of this fabric as a solely rural or traditional textile. As the author shows, tweed's evolution has been shaped by progressive changes in gender relations, transforming it from an association with particular ideals of masculinity to a truly adaptable fashion textile worn by both sexes.

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