Wayland, Elizabeth
Women's Work: The First 20,000 Years
- ISBN 13:
- 9781324076025
- author:
- Wayland, Elizabeth
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- W. W. Norton & Company
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 20.8 x 13.7 x 2.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Twenty thousand years ago, women's work was woven into the fabric of everyday life. In this groundbreaking book, Elizabeth Wayland Barber explores the vital role women played in pre-industrial societies, using a unique blend of mythology, literature, ethnology, and documented history to bring ancient textiles to life.
From the simple string skirts of the Stone Age to the intricately patterned dresses of the Minoans, Barber examines the ways in which women's work was both functional and beautiful, revealing captivating glimpses into the daily lives of women through the cloth they made and wore.
This fascinating study offers a fresh perspective on the history of women's roles in society, shedding new light on the often-overlooked contributions of women in ancient cultures.
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