The Point of the Needle

Name: The Point of the Needle
Brand: NewSouth Books
SKU: 9781789147193
Price: 39.99 NZD
Availability: OutOfStock

Why Sewing Matters

By Barbara Burman

0.0 (0 reviews)

3.9

( 52 ratings, 15 reviews)

Summary

In The Point of the Needle by Barbara Burman, the sewing needle becomes the unexpected star as it highlights the intricate relationship between domestic life, craft, and industry through history. The book examines the cultural, economic, and social impacts of needlework, exploring how a simple tool has shaped human creativity and survival. With its focus on history and military, the narrative provides a detailed exploration of the often-overlooked importance of this everyday item in shaping societies.
Read More

Format: Hardback

TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK Please add to wishlist to be notified when back in stock

Sorry, we're currently out of stock of The Point of the Needle. Please add to your Wishlist and we'll send you an email as soon as it's back in stock.

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

If you're fascinated by the history of textiles and needlework, this book delves into the pivotal role these activities have played in society. It explores the cultural and historical significance of sewing and stitching, offering unique insights into how these crafts have impacted everyday life over the centuries.

Celebrating not only sewing's recent resurgence but sewists' creativity, well-being and community, this book argues for the importance of sewing in our lives today.

Description

Tens of millions of people sew for necessity or pleasure every day, yet the craft is surprisingly under-appreciated. The Point of the Needle redresses the balance: this is a book that argues for sewing's place in our lives.

It celebrates not only sewing's recent resurgence but also sewists' creativity, well-being, and community. Barbara Burman chronicles new voices of people who sew today, by hand or machine, to explore what they sew, what motivates them, what they value, and why they mend things, revealing insights into sewing's more intimate stories.

In our age of superfast fashion with its environmental and social injustices, this eloquent book makes a passionate case for identity, diversity, resilience, and memory - what people create for themselves as they stitch and make.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The book delves into the significance of sewing beyond its immediate application, showcasing it as a timeless and essential human endeavour. It explores not only the technical and artistic aspects but also the social, moral, and emotional dimensions of needlework, emphasising its relevance and resurgence in modern times. The narrative is marked by vivid descriptions and a broad thematic approach, making it both an insightful and evocative read for enthusiasts of the craft.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781789147193

Publisher: Reaktion Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 09 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Reaktion Books

Illustration: 1 illustration

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 288

Collections

Arts and Crafts Barbara Burman History & Military Non-Fiction

About the Author

Barbara Burman is a writer and former academic at the University of Southampton and the University of the Arts, London. She is coauthor of The Pocket: A Hidden History of Women's Lives, 1660-1900 and the editor of The Culture of Sewing. She is a fellow of the Royal Historical Society and lives near Cambridge.

Also by Barbara Burman

View all

The Pocket

By Ariane Fennetaux and Barbara Burman

Paperback

$47⁹⁹

Available
Ships in 3-4 weeks