Shedding the shackles - women s empowerment through craft. Lynne Stein
In English. Hardcover, 192 pages, 27.6 x 21.6 x 2.2 cm. Bloomsbury / Herbert Press, 2021.
A celebration of feminine creativity and aesthetic sensibility, Shedding the Shackles explores women's artisanal endeavors, their artisanal excellence and the positive impact their individual projects have on breaking the cycle of poverty.
In the early part of the twentieth century, suffering from a legacy inherited from the Victorian era, artisanal skills such as weaving, sewing, embroidery, and quilting were largely considered women's domestic pastimes and remained undervalued and marginalized. It took several decades for attitudes to change, for the boundaries between "fine art" and craftsmanship to blur, and for textile craftsmanship to receive the same respect and recognition as other media.
Showcasing artisans and projects from around the world, Shedding the Shackles celebrates their vision and motivation, offering a fascinating glimpse into how these artisanal initiatives have created a sustainable lifestyle and had a deeper impact on their communities.
