Art must include all crafts. Not just the making of fabrics and from fabrics making clothing. Ms. Postrel, there is a UK author of historical fiction named Sarah Waldock whose knowledge of fabric from early times onward is included in her series of Renaissance characters The Felicia and Robin Mysteries. I learned a lot about the entire industry of cloth from her books. They include details not just of weaving fine and humbler fabrics but also dyes, embellishments, the frequent reuse and reprising of fine expensive fabrics, garment construction, and the international trade affecting fashion. (The books or ebooks on on Amazon.)
Excellent article!
Art must include all crafts. Not just the making of fabrics and from fabrics making clothing. Ms. Postrel, there is a UK author of historical fiction named Sarah Waldock whose knowledge of fabric from early times onward is included in her series of Renaissance characters The Felicia and Robin Mysteries. I learned a lot about the entire industry of cloth from her books. They include details not just of weaving fine and humbler fabrics but also dyes, embellishments, the frequent reuse and reprising of fine expensive fabrics, garment construction, and the international trade affecting fashion. (The books or ebooks on on Amazon.)
Indeed, excellent.